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 947748 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 947809 epoch_slot_no: 19009 block_no: 947703 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2832 time: 2018-05-01 07:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x191b5b969696376de68a5da4b4246eb9f8044af05c7028e57ad99db6bda9f569Block Operator
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