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 923297 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 923356 epoch_slot_no: 16156 block_no: 923253 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2027 time: 2018-04-25 15:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x335a771af535b948aaba961e89c3871f27aacb949ac1b4274f226b0a0560b3c8Block Operator
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