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 943928 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 943988 epoch_slot_no: 15188 block_no: 943883 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1533 time: 2018-04-30 10:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87d5874bc39e2cec8c4913114f28cae9c458fa5a688aa7fdedf1cb3e40a7247dBlock Operator
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