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 937706 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 937765 epoch_slot_no: 8965 block_no: 937661 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-28 23:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3f479e612b48f072d783c8c2a766a201a8b17cad2f76248234e146947946080Block Operator
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