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 939571 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 939631 epoch_slot_no: 10831 block_no: 939526 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1711 time: 2018-04-29 09:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa32866c8f7e1b8322094394f7a7efa0129ae49bd16d2a9de72fc7b272ec04416Block Operator
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