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 937858 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 937917 epoch_slot_no: 9117 block_no: 937813 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1374 time: 2018-04-29 00:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f013bb1cd2fd89821cdac2dc1002ceb4663dbc449a7d2f5369732461cc3d1d3Block Operator
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