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 937386 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 937445 epoch_slot_no: 8645 block_no: 937341 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1091 time: 2018-04-28 21:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61c90d6a90f72bbeb1291421915c80d339b0cb98caa3d6d6e59660a4f8ede33bBlock Operator
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