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 938532 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 938592 epoch_slot_no: 9792 block_no: 938487 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2099 time: 2018-04-29 04:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa7a9b01b2c10f5867008d2e58c83abdc2b585bf094a6ed0da16574c16c983daBlock Operator
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