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 942662 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 942722 epoch_slot_no: 13922 block_no: 942617 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1741 time: 2018-04-30 03:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ff2ae94350e218e510ff9aff578ba6554fc48500681c1b0bd2424905853bc77Block Operator
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