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 944111 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 944171 epoch_slot_no: 15371 block_no: 944066 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1713 time: 2018-04-30 11:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf654e60ca923f5e90ff82e468015e3b26cc8a6b1b1d68959dedb1e45b5d9fc3Block Operator
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