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 938479 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 938539 epoch_slot_no: 9739 block_no: 938434 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-29 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6377c3d4f02244dec73072fc77652a99666c94b9bee00923ac7517ec294382c2Block Operator
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