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 944041 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 944101 epoch_slot_no: 15301 block_no: 943996 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1577 time: 2018-04-30 10:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc258f372ba7ef2debd11e6e2286de0b740625d530a529ab0ee120d01c4146125Block Operator
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