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 947126 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 947187 epoch_slot_no: 18387 block_no: 947081 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1383 time: 2018-05-01 03:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23fd8ebb58d9b62484dca63f1eb582504ba0088480178f01db5f10e32a5c81adBlock Operator
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