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 946901 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 946962 epoch_slot_no: 18162 block_no: 946856 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1916 time: 2018-05-01 02:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8433a1bcab0797e038721f02abca24bd1d155aab3ff90fb236a039f34d60f8d6Block Operator
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