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 947746 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 947807 epoch_slot_no: 19007 block_no: 947701 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3151 time: 2018-05-01 07:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf9131894cc19e182f59d2606b85b4e7d7803e081dbcf26da2aa73a7093df54e5Block Operator
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