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 927495 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 927555 epoch_slot_no: 20355 block_no: 927451 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-26 14:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e26143ba102e2a26eb86326759c21172a400dbb63d2d3264d83f281b5b7acb6Block Operator
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