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 944783 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 944844 epoch_slot_no: 16044 block_no: 944738 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2018-04-30 14:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb08a35f95ddbc7d861984ab2563b001cc232395e0fcadebe837940a1da696721Block Operator
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