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 945747 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 945808 epoch_slot_no: 17008 block_no: 945702 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-04-30 20:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb324cdcc2043e0103d9611d1f4c6bcc332f5a2cb4cc310518b8b079607ce70cbBlock Operator
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