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 945212 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 945273 epoch_slot_no: 16473 block_no: 945167 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1762 time: 2018-04-30 17:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1f817ccd8b1386437af2d2c99229a6f41eadfb1a1c1ae4d628cf3712d2ea8bcBlock Operator
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