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 942722 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 942782 epoch_slot_no: 13982 block_no: 942677 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2069 time: 2018-04-30 03:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd170595786aa9c06b072de0b586fe823d114b4c0e7a33d9c6f226a241370433aBlock Operator
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