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 939568 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 939628 epoch_slot_no: 10828 block_no: 939523 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1358 time: 2018-04-29 09:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe62818da576122438b0b123b20e20ec6c7ff6a8143b3ba9ff1eba253fb6e803fBlock Operator
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