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 940685 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 940745 epoch_slot_no: 11945 block_no: 940640 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2288 time: 2018-04-29 16:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5f93f014b11abfa46c45675e91d2a7a63aeacbfedb528400a2b3d6d59aa0846Block Operator
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