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 941758 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 941818 epoch_slot_no: 13018 block_no: 941713 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2018-04-29 22:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x934c12f2a42f341e48bbe89ac8d1d9b47e3678de2354afd36068596f39dbe17eBlock Operator
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