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 937679 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 937738 epoch_slot_no: 8938 block_no: 937634 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2318 time: 2018-04-28 23:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc5056cd6046a03ae8cadc74a1c16742f78c5cf51b1d38966bfe7e7c37e1984bBlock Operator
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