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 938020 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 938079 epoch_slot_no: 9279 block_no: 937975 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1977 time: 2018-04-29 01:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xccddc3bd70c73ed148a3d60e9eafc1f566e25ba3f8f6392c767510e2b83f16e5Block Operator
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