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 948382 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 948443 epoch_slot_no: 19643 block_no: 948337 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1020 time: 2018-05-01 10:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc42e008d8846859180b7593200df30a3e2753f04772d432a566a184a97dc651Block Operator
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