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 938898 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 938958 epoch_slot_no: 10158 block_no: 938853 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2018-04-29 06:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1bee65356afae179c4f23e4fd5b4f4f7fbf5d8dac84ac35d9ed90a3f0c3d61dcBlock Operator
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