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 923149 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 923208 epoch_slot_no: 16008 block_no: 923105 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1425 time: 2018-04-25 14:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f958029c4e675ae363c77209d4f371a43bbe19029f80b49a61a4229a82b49faBlock Operator
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