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 924228 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 924287 epoch_slot_no: 17087 block_no: 924184 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2018-04-25 20:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4b58b465ede1165d2fef300c985508f8e5a7b4c477f76b0d138c1c57b3ec5546Block Operator
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