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 947689 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 947750 epoch_slot_no: 18950 block_no: 947644 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1205 time: 2018-05-01 07:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x65e44d1428901d3690aba6b49fb00d460441146fc382d900de1d41c064d2eab4Block Operator
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