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 942629 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 942689 epoch_slot_no: 13889 block_no: 942584 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1955 time: 2018-04-30 02:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd3d62ab53700eb80aebb36b7be1d5169ff2577039663466fc3cdf7d58b92e3aaBlock Operator
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