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 938013 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 938072 epoch_slot_no: 9272 block_no: 937968 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2098 time: 2018-04-29 01:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe0483925d7fdb4bc03b5d61362b34d261b59fee7fa5a3f053d2953ee3db3716Block Operator
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