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 944948 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 945009 epoch_slot_no: 16209 block_no: 944903 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2018-04-30 15:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf124adc23cf764602bebdc77b81e6a5d25add31804f3a13efb7b95db0b841efBlock Operator
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