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 947097 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 947158 epoch_slot_no: 18358 block_no: 947052 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2223 time: 2018-05-01 03:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc33a8e34266cca54838663afa8c2311a60cd1237fe51eaf17c393d914e25edaaBlock Operator
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