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 941218 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 941278 epoch_slot_no: 12478 block_no: 941173 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1362 time: 2018-04-29 19:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a74ed9372bd9cc23a9a503ada890d3083b34454cef65c6c2299a1744c387d6cBlock Operator
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