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 944134 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 944194 epoch_slot_no: 15394 block_no: 944089 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2018-04-30 11:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa418f9bc7b32958c6b76fc214b978be5618052a1b167e1073553790e46418d4Block Operator
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