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 942716 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 942776 epoch_slot_no: 13976 block_no: 942671 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1709 time: 2018-04-30 03:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33cfd3ebc4d96d875e0f3ba6ac2c8b3b105d2eadb6ee679b750f72dbeb7e3d6fBlock Operator
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