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 938671 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 938731 epoch_slot_no: 9931 block_no: 938626 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1744 time: 2018-04-29 04:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0932f68836ef3c489b0aabdde42ecbe70c5bc890d5e69c6850b2c7841df867b1Block Operator
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