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 939831 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 939891 epoch_slot_no: 11091 block_no: 939786 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1276 time: 2018-04-29 11:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3fb5d99cf91c065934a1e83a68ecf183197133e2b02eee3fc314e815d8c6bb86Block Operator
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