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 937702 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 937761 epoch_slot_no: 8961 block_no: 937657 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2098 time: 2018-04-28 23:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04d625ab9ca13ec7cdee44e1ff6d304d710d2cd4d0bce83d402f5cc567d0dd37Block Operator
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