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 938900 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 938960 epoch_slot_no: 10160 block_no: 938855 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2467 time: 2018-04-29 06:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4da672c1fdaba109108116f4b5c5411c59ac6558660f34f466aa8da22a3a3d9bBlock Operator
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