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 921398 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 921457 epoch_slot_no: 14257 block_no: 921354 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2347 time: 2018-04-25 04:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a544a8aad957a95813e3c8eadaa36f66c775cbf04a6d3a4a97efa069ddb1241Block Operator
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