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 942942 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 943002 epoch_slot_no: 14202 block_no: 942897 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1873 time: 2018-04-30 04:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c8a46e382b78958ae972efe7e15118f05c51a168dc07cdf7a8f021accc28814Block Operator
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