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 939326 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 939386 epoch_slot_no: 10586 block_no: 939281 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1272 time: 2018-04-29 08:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59e17d79da4fd73860310ee266bf5565fb4fec25aeb2e2595469a064c71a85e4Block Operator
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