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 942512 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 942572 epoch_slot_no: 13772 block_no: 942467 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1623 time: 2018-04-30 02:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x242177f91fe2714ccff618cdb6d4f4077c6aeeb24fdc5f6fcd10d919d576776dBlock Operator
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