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 927490 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 927550 epoch_slot_no: 20350 block_no: 927446 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-26 14:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x820928c0205d4a726e3be8ef227ab886c93ae780643a093f34c7ab4d90c0c9c7Block Operator
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