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 939466 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 939526 epoch_slot_no: 10726 block_no: 939421 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1641 time: 2018-04-29 09:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x683d71b18decad7c95c693b26fa5084e7f6bc480cde2faffc94a5d0fa060831dBlock Operator
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