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 923421 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 923480 epoch_slot_no: 16280 block_no: 923377 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1527 time: 2018-04-25 16:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89df2d773788b90af8940e369d086b34cb3503bf7d0e1c1d99f653cb6ccf5678Block Operator
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