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 940241 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 940301 epoch_slot_no: 11501 block_no: 940196 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1568 time: 2018-04-29 13:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23b85a3d4ee833f4494895dbb54cbc191894c967c3c0c779e0d63e704ad34f97Block Operator
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