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 944180 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 944240 epoch_slot_no: 15440 block_no: 944135 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-04-30 11:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x915f265971aef804690fa5065b78e41ea35546d17937a3a5928a5285f9cbcde1Block Operator
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