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 937739 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 937798 epoch_slot_no: 8998 block_no: 937694 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-28 23:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16361525202869165e068cc47f76ec386bc0f4b4a3d973bc4f3c4a3a0bcda7b3Block Operator
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