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 926539 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 926599 epoch_slot_no: 19399 block_no: 926495 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1749 time: 2018-04-26 09:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x735a2c88616b250b4cba6b666ce4a209460d77e2569a9d23017f78bc7ec37de0Block Operator
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