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 922823 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 922882 epoch_slot_no: 15682 block_no: 922779 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2152 time: 2018-04-25 12:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59e7ec46a6429bb20278d08eb00b9a4b6558749b8e51430ea4f0f00373221ed1Block Operator
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