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 938985 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 939045 epoch_slot_no: 10245 block_no: 938940 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1788 time: 2018-04-29 06:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x819cb30a550f6f91004a6c9c6d84e2d5898d43b550ba9e89fa47151aa72a18dbBlock Operator
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