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 944869 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 944930 epoch_slot_no: 16130 block_no: 944824 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1530 time: 2018-04-30 15:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64441af0fc61f83e5a8ad06bc9a9de6359dc696a85daaae4db4f6c5fdc2f7010Block Operator
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