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 942430 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 942490 epoch_slot_no: 13690 block_no: 942385 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-04-30 01:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x076726d2ef3b28af51ddc15ecb97b21eefb0246f0fc853aaf2681a20e7150506Block Operator
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