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 942565 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 942625 epoch_slot_no: 13825 block_no: 942520 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1713 time: 2018-04-30 02:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x530a191c7da568d901716c622c9111f0e3158f0cfe85f1c9b49496b69caab2dbBlock Operator
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