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 924854 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 924913 epoch_slot_no: 17713 block_no: 924810 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-26 00:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69f99ca52dbd36b55e5058a2df04c3c7d0a55b28f5e4ff4c4b5d87efa62464bfBlock Operator
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