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 938746 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 938806 epoch_slot_no: 10006 block_no: 938701 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-29 05:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4437684ae724ed95b44de7a5a09635e3295d1d9f087efba5450d8fcc2f097b66Block Operator
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