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 940988 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 941048 epoch_slot_no: 12248 block_no: 940943 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1560 time: 2018-04-29 17:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1e7e2540186ccd193aac7c0a5ca8e23a667cfecf6c9297ca8dde53dcd7c346dBlock Operator
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