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 944349 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 944409 epoch_slot_no: 15609 block_no: 944304 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2127 time: 2018-04-30 12:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe7a66c0b0f7abfa959a743e27a540d1a565b7d0bc2c95a7abd24618fba1cab0Block Operator
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