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 940456 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 940516 epoch_slot_no: 11716 block_no: 940411 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1556 time: 2018-04-29 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x784a3ad5fe0d6c32bdf2481afddc6cf2d937722e4dcc1ad9a48be9c973cf7981Block Operator
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