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 927496 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 927556 epoch_slot_no: 20356 block_no: 927452 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1924 time: 2018-04-26 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x051a54e74f2556e57d76a309e2a186aeedb709f2d92e423083b17213593a51fdBlock Operator
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