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 938258 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 938318 epoch_slot_no: 9518 block_no: 938213 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1024 time: 2018-04-29 02:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc4dc8d6761fcdbcc3fc9872d516991143128b6e2680ec698d81eeee66122aa4Block Operator
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