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 937713 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 937772 epoch_slot_no: 8972 block_no: 937668 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2458 time: 2018-04-28 23:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x621fa4ce368120148438ea5e65b1d944d088ff82213535bc52442b2a7107517fBlock Operator
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