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 923529 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 923588 epoch_slot_no: 16388 block_no: 923485 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2062 time: 2018-04-25 16:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x443cf8a2dee8db16baa0874725cee0276f0c6899c483768c9ae7abcb80aedd0eBlock Operator
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