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 945241 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 945302 epoch_slot_no: 16502 block_no: 945196 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1711 time: 2018-04-30 17:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd93913b3614850c3db2540463be0c1291082da6044f6e5278ef5a7a769d70821Block Operator
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