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 945439 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 945500 epoch_slot_no: 16700 block_no: 945394 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1327 time: 2018-04-30 18:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x081bee1121e9dc8e8d360d416a36fa61f3f685781d2898420887471845e44eddBlock Operator
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