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 923918 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 923977 epoch_slot_no: 16777 block_no: 923874 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-04-25 18:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e61dc4569fe51f06ae523392e10780570b1431b7da2ca08b0393e58b142b9b1Block Operator
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