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 945516 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 945577 epoch_slot_no: 16777 block_no: 945471 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2769 time: 2018-04-30 18:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x054ac55fbbf28310154604fcedd03f0605bcac2a06b9b6c58551d2e68eb8b3a8Block Operator
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