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 927216 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 927276 epoch_slot_no: 20076 block_no: 927172 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2379 time: 2018-04-26 13:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xafdc47ef380073e7d2e584d05b40fc6f0a0cd02dddd3cdc2122dc8af82c283eeBlock Operator
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