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 944268 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 944328 epoch_slot_no: 15528 block_no: 944223 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3112 time: 2018-04-30 12:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x870f30cc9753cfadfcc96c899318e4c326bba1938bc9403819bb2ebf5a0b5354Block Operator
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