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 924701 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 924760 epoch_slot_no: 17560 block_no: 924657 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1280 time: 2018-04-25 23:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f91427bbe6e73e5524f8a2c825387759449e29649e7300f06231f85ba91587eBlock Operator
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