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 947421 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 947482 epoch_slot_no: 18682 block_no: 947376 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1793 time: 2018-05-01 05:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2dbf2e8f6cbb9ec5dcb0467e826b0dba4bdfbb643feaace0fb26a4f7d13e974fBlock Operator
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