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 945877 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 945938 epoch_slot_no: 17138 block_no: 945832 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1159 time: 2018-04-30 20:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d19deef50e164b9206ecb2640a8a19a23f34ec8c0c52331441b5a975355d55aBlock Operator
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