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 942272 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 942332 epoch_slot_no: 13532 block_no: 942227 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1424 time: 2018-04-30 00:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x627547d2f3237333e67f37ee41d48f7c8b6351ad1f154d0fe67b8cfdc114b5cfBlock Operator
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