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 944496 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 944556 epoch_slot_no: 15756 block_no: 944451 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1491 time: 2018-04-30 13:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ef1585d25c8511450dc96b47db366a8554ebbda3c2e192fed9f97f086b3147bBlock Operator
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