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 923301 Details
Epoch: 42Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 923360
epoch_slot_no: 16160
block_no: 923257
slot_leader_id: 7
size: 1350
time: 2018-04-25 15:31:31
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 1
hash: \x501795fc9adf13becdcd779e77308a3606c0fb87b3caed5669d923c148a03b7c
Block Operator
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