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 938645 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 938705 epoch_slot_no: 9905 block_no: 938600 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1920 time: 2018-04-29 04:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c8ce06ac443464dc4f269e5f23d271bb111b424b9bf2627cb5e51b6ba24d27bBlock Operator
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