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 936742 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 936801 epoch_slot_no: 8001 block_no: 936697 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2018-04-28 18:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa205c191af2a27fa44e0bc7641d14c637b6b89b72f775e26e56a29ec7006072aBlock Operator
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