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 946825 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 946886 epoch_slot_no: 18086 block_no: 946780 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1752 time: 2018-05-01 02:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d390909e8194fe08a12410ec324f073bd805f2320dfae45cc5f2897fdf3da82Block Operator
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