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 947453 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 947514 epoch_slot_no: 18714 block_no: 947408 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1362 time: 2018-05-01 05:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f7d4b0e01706001c20fa5ca5b983d3aeab4ea418ec54df233dd78b79a8fdab4Block Operator
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