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 939498 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 939558 epoch_slot_no: 10758 block_no: 939453 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2018-04-29 09:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c7de2bb58d582488f8ac328b394922df8c382d0565a513ba73e00410aa04383Block Operator
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