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 946021 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 946082 epoch_slot_no: 17282 block_no: 945976 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1567 time: 2018-04-30 21:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c4d0e3f312d8970dff4b975991ce58288043bf75d8ca2a9fb1f5e0fb0c79780Block Operator
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