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 940757 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 940817 epoch_slot_no: 12017 block_no: 940712 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3004 time: 2018-04-29 16:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x908fcecb16eac1888e6a7e3d4355ac1a5fbf4e7e471cb217abec8d11f8a79419Block Operator
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