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 923411 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 923470 epoch_slot_no: 16270 block_no: 923367 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-04-25 16:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6ab90ea8ab65ebf62740fc1bd27e8a8058628a4d2a99a8bc21f15f48fe57a16Block Operator
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