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 947957 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 948018 epoch_slot_no: 19218 block_no: 947912 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-01 08:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9a49f021efdbad433b9902c5f4e5d1881470cf6703f1d8d7770709c9a792898Block Operator
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