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 926472 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 926532 epoch_slot_no: 19332 block_no: 926428 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-26 09:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8eff86542b5d14f334392927493ff6ffce2dc3f1df86d7ed1603c221c9b0f539Block Operator
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