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 938149 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 938209 epoch_slot_no: 9409 block_no: 938104 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2154 time: 2018-04-29 02:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf63160e3e0a19a45d65caeb3cf20fcbda2406857c0de3dfbfd3449652133fdcBlock Operator
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