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 941300 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 941360 epoch_slot_no: 12560 block_no: 941255 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1478 time: 2018-04-29 19:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x242e0a7fdb7e409f9bf15346505a10cc47b7b9f27e374711aba58111520605bbBlock Operator
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