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 947676 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 947737 epoch_slot_no: 18937 block_no: 947631 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-05-01 06:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea3c893ec86d6105669fbdc3fd77a1d6b3459c324ea7339ce18418997fd68ae7Block Operator
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