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 945488 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 945549 epoch_slot_no: 16749 block_no: 945443 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1696 time: 2018-04-30 18:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x41477aee853d6dc972e994fb3af04153c6fc09823ce69c1b620bd38ee6609f06Block Operator
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