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 938979 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 939039 epoch_slot_no: 10239 block_no: 938934 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1560 time: 2018-04-29 06:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b8a34adb3c18cc4371b6c4c2845f00dd430f65d002a21667ebde4e46f9f3e16Block Operator
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