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 939506 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 939566 epoch_slot_no: 10766 block_no: 939461 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1616 time: 2018-04-29 09:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c0377e84b288dfff7e49fb4e7c0ef209b36459dbe0282a61987f5d1a2e015afBlock Operator
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