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 935442 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 935501 epoch_slot_no: 6701 block_no: 935397 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2018-04-28 10:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03464da58992bff5f75db43ceac0a274ec2915ea44b425143d3f1fbf1f5cf945Block Operator
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