A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 943592 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 943652 epoch_slot_no: 14852 block_no: 943547 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3518 time: 2018-04-30 08:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x41edc934fd86a740aca231767e76ae1833813a98bf9aa865ef8c04dc0cf24aa1Block Operator
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