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 946346 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 946407 epoch_slot_no: 17607 block_no: 946301 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1362 time: 2018-04-30 23:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60eb9497ef31d230498e766087d1e493a572ec437a6b2ce3152e9639b324a4a1Block Operator
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