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 920826 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 920885 epoch_slot_no: 13685 block_no: 920782 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 985 time: 2018-04-25 01:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78875e2b76b779295626fc5210aad731447484d78a11e4ffe44a23d45418496cBlock Operator
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