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 942317 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 942377 epoch_slot_no: 13577 block_no: 942272 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2794 time: 2018-04-30 01:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb30f295606c5a42a260c633499c7b1f4fd266e2e0d3f3368e45f3ff31dbe9118Block Operator
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