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 945496 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 945557 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 945451 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2162 time: 2018-04-30 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2804a5a21d1da1b97656036b35b40eb936eb06d8f04f2c46b6a1e9e07586e627Block Operator
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