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 943711 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 943771 epoch_slot_no: 14971 block_no: 943666 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3154 time: 2018-04-30 08:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf58ce6efca6981daa5912ae3fad2392b2876359d2f0bf992a840c0af7826bd57Block Operator
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