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 942182 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 942242 epoch_slot_no: 13442 block_no: 942137 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-04-30 00:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57d9766216faf44cb22628e04b186a03098ad6e898d1ed0b5a330ae91ce25e3fBlock Operator
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