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 931958 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 932017 epoch_slot_no: 3217 block_no: 931913 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1570 time: 2018-04-27 15:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14458f8ac455e47556c9730288857c001d46558aa2968da6c9715b6754e9c50eBlock Operator
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