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 939631 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 939691 epoch_slot_no: 10891 block_no: 939586 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-29 10:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb4795aca7fe70be9669badd9eaf61dfb1c273eca77f46899d8f0e5f9eb8dd7fBlock Operator
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