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 938051 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 938111 epoch_slot_no: 9311 block_no: 938006 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1732 time: 2018-04-29 01:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x56303dbd1f70b65a9a101a0d2b12119a10554b26c8f4f341d6b42230a92581f7Block Operator
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