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 945778 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 945839 epoch_slot_no: 17039 block_no: 945733 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 985 time: 2018-04-30 20:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5fc0cb618574598dbd3dfe62da9e55213c3526cf3f1d70240e45cfcf3cb48656Block Operator
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