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 926288 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 926348 epoch_slot_no: 19148 block_no: 926244 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1818 time: 2018-04-26 08:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba8bd0ea7fe3cbef2f741f2dfe8b565761bf2543a0798837ab0c2ca4756f13feBlock Operator
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