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 943873 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 943933 epoch_slot_no: 15133 block_no: 943828 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2431 time: 2018-04-30 09:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x038a75acef7ddb35c8a93f3f2a42e8382cd799ebd1a820b25fc66012b367f0e9Block Operator
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