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 946683 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 946744 epoch_slot_no: 17944 block_no: 946638 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1388 time: 2018-05-01 01:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb46fbdbee504f1e0b9f29068cde9032236609e9577fc3254979b3500b1eff134Block Operator
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