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 944774 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 944835 epoch_slot_no: 16035 block_no: 944729 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-04-30 14:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed044afa6c60adbd4ad6c9095d7846efc8de42c9c8c84b7182d75daba2aac78bBlock Operator
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