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 940926 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 940986 epoch_slot_no: 12186 block_no: 940881 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2478 time: 2018-04-29 17:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5881fe03a74bd118e5a4ac9e693078c3c3b4ef352205922c5e2da1fdd88cae5aBlock Operator
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