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 927220 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 927280 epoch_slot_no: 20080 block_no: 927176 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-26 13:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe92c20a49451f4c676f847c15461f282cebe99cba5ab39c2685dec0ff53c32aaBlock Operator
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