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 941687 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 941747 epoch_slot_no: 12947 block_no: 941642 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2277 time: 2018-04-29 21:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2fd04bd42891ed20b5f3b243020b89869f7df0d583f46ae6dd37e95b4c32bde0Block Operator
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