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 944208 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 944268 epoch_slot_no: 15468 block_no: 944163 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-04-30 11:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3af7c8b56a2b4cb10213e0d8c4d1988547f48600bbbe1b2290e71f7dc028b194Block Operator
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