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 944708 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 944769 epoch_slot_no: 15969 block_no: 944663 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1885 time: 2018-04-30 14:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefe927b0d64a46ce8784aa14ed0c4fb5e8101f0960f16449a30b9aa205344ce9Block Operator
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