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 944274 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 944334 epoch_slot_no: 15534 block_no: 944229 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2251 time: 2018-04-30 12:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4830e6094be3aa3fac1b963f0e822fc77cb1d076c7bf4cb5c82a980a5eb4891aBlock Operator
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