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 944285 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 944345 epoch_slot_no: 15545 block_no: 944240 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2167 time: 2018-04-30 12:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44a594ee48738b69cd168b58867ec87f1787e4cc98023c94a4dabdeeda95ea90Block Operator
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