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 937124 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 937183 epoch_slot_no: 8383 block_no: 937079 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1345 time: 2018-04-28 20:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef1ed0c5482aea932452614da72b656837dc432a4449299138e0a6b2eb0faaffBlock Operator
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