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 943734 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 943794 epoch_slot_no: 14994 block_no: 943689 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1270 time: 2018-04-30 09:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91bc807eca4e7d6a16047329c6563d63f85599f9e06dbf3112abdf61ee5f0b3eBlock Operator
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