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 946712 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 946773 epoch_slot_no: 17973 block_no: 946667 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2018-05-01 01:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83e7cdde6abbbbfab4d3619c54edbff7f164efe7213f230079633162657d39beBlock Operator
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