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 944603 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 944664 epoch_slot_no: 15864 block_no: 944558 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2018-04-30 13:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x036fde6bf7a8e1d0f4d3dbf2e5adede43ffaac7da204ede47ea80d9eb291d30bBlock Operator
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