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 938008 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 938067 epoch_slot_no: 9267 block_no: 937963 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2284 time: 2018-04-29 01:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ba786b287b5e646fc45dab5d33f16086ed358884fa00ffcc7d02c470ccf30f3Block Operator
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