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 946730 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 946791 epoch_slot_no: 17991 block_no: 946685 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1750 time: 2018-05-01 01:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4dad2c9dc0b819eb3e297725de6652011c2e669634aef00fe277001f64e9b0aBlock Operator
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