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 926626 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 926686 epoch_slot_no: 19486 block_no: 926582 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2955 time: 2018-04-26 10:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x705bf712f1d328ea9238b174a19c67201745455fa3efa6be2896453bacefb4bcBlock Operator
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