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 942162 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 942222 epoch_slot_no: 13422 block_no: 942117 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1349 time: 2018-04-30 00:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde52706cdddf83b316b5dd6b67d0f939b32aa9af4663c5465e9abdaf000362a3Block Operator
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