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 946306 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 946367 epoch_slot_no: 17567 block_no: 946261 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1020 time: 2018-04-30 23:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x041c2c1835daf533416a49370fb5a0814d3294e5ab746160d3ad0be11fb37812Block Operator
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