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 941472 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 941532 epoch_slot_no: 12732 block_no: 941427 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-29 20:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b243f4f87502d10c54daf4e38c106475953dbf98cc5dada9ee3b37cc0d664fbBlock Operator
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