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 937955 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 938014 epoch_slot_no: 9214 block_no: 937910 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3740 time: 2018-04-29 00:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc117c38c4e402e47db457bcd5366a9721ac9e6f86662e88a39d3e46bbb4faad6Block Operator
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