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 920503 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 920562 epoch_slot_no: 13362 block_no: 920459 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1241 time: 2018-04-24 23:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5864ca4ff6d33972a00b06431436c64b8fe2737fe9c6bfa6838aa1bf3bb1a9eBlock Operator
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