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 923642 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 923701 epoch_slot_no: 16501 block_no: 923598 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1267 time: 2018-04-25 17:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07e6814e5f5c811ff7bb10e48d18123ba35f4467dcbcbd45c035c0d8b6f6d7ceBlock Operator
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