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 945003 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 945064 epoch_slot_no: 16264 block_no: 944958 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1704 time: 2018-04-30 16:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ea5f5565791c86ee8c6c8c765dc673df6925f6b0318158c6caeb2a3c422b893Block Operator
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