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 947782 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 947843 epoch_slot_no: 19043 block_no: 947737 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2275 time: 2018-05-01 07:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bcfd536c6f3a660efd141ec248d4fb3c068327c38299158ce6a44ff64f060f7Block Operator
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