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 948738 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 948799 epoch_slot_no: 19999 block_no: 948693 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1444 time: 2018-05-01 12:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3175e0fae8d3052c9d38d02e59a21cf7b525c1700a7f7ca1bbb40a21c8a7b4a8Block Operator
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