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 937822 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 937881 epoch_slot_no: 9081 block_no: 937777 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2088 time: 2018-04-29 00:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x179af3a14c8370a00ee5de4ac5eb6dc6cc4f70bbc7dbae0b58ff4333d93dd57eBlock Operator
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