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 924257 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 924316 epoch_slot_no: 17116 block_no: 924213 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1166 time: 2018-04-25 20:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ec4c82d19788b930b67e701c7de0da614798cd1ff393d7b059a9fe867da5c40Block Operator
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