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 939017 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 939077 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 938972 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3559 time: 2018-04-29 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47662d4ed07eece35e949cf51ad30b4eb0b960824f315202519eb3c34192288fBlock Operator
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