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 947017 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 947078 epoch_slot_no: 18278 block_no: 946972 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1698 time: 2018-05-01 03:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c7713ba70e4d69445cf2b1d709c0ca9f5e0c21431bad8fb558ae5b812a9fa39Block Operator
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