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 944754 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 944815 epoch_slot_no: 16015 block_no: 944709 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1245 time: 2018-04-30 14:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x193a9be0747291e8953e84d1e9426648da317168644226486dfc812e356cd089Block Operator
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