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 947522 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 947583 epoch_slot_no: 18783 block_no: 947477 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-01 06:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd4cdf5182af9330528771a01d73ad93b9b0a3a4b2e2470a3fd276f5ac96da96Block Operator
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