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 938456 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 938516 epoch_slot_no: 9716 block_no: 938411 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-29 03:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1bfa42bfd016e1d49fed54ac612531840ee2d97998157b0ec282a0d5cab12da4Block Operator
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