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 944251 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 944311 epoch_slot_no: 15511 block_no: 944206 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1705 time: 2018-04-30 11:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xddbeb6edd4f2d4d2914ee30da6f495d27b030d7a7ca02d856fe403b12daeac1dBlock Operator
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