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 947778 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 947839 epoch_slot_no: 19039 block_no: 947733 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1276 time: 2018-05-01 07:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60357999a2fd09fc8a28cde61b41413f0edb1cf395be6af7c6d6dd88b1b52c6cBlock Operator
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