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 945893 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 945954 epoch_slot_no: 17154 block_no: 945848 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1680 time: 2018-04-30 21:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d5f9d92dd2e0d4adf9c0338c1ca4d80a9bb6d46d9fcdea823c467af9cd0df2cBlock Operator
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