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 924942 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 925001 epoch_slot_no: 17801 block_no: 924898 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2018-04-26 00:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a9df6c802fa5f3bfa794d98f12322f5938b97d683f01f26a73a9c61a3292698Block Operator
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