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 944781 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 944842 epoch_slot_no: 16042 block_no: 944736 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1596 time: 2018-04-30 14:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25a1e28d155b8b2be9bdaf63eab3a5e1731d97148e96ca7460f1e6f752c67061Block Operator
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