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 942547 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 942607 epoch_slot_no: 13807 block_no: 942502 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4217 time: 2018-04-30 02:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d8be2a0dfb0e7e78d51c79046c9b15401c36a0b6f6d5a078c0b37688c3ef7edBlock Operator
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