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 943772 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 943832 epoch_slot_no: 15032 block_no: 943727 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1165 time: 2018-04-30 09:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ff810e337250f2dcd981a18fd4f83261333d69e4f78bc1b7d0db4e2fea7ce8eBlock Operator
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