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 927616 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 927676 epoch_slot_no: 20476 block_no: 927572 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3164 time: 2018-04-26 15:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b8dc303a5d6bc27e9e5c2c1ba94d2e8641a6327279312fa43a7dbefd183d979Block Operator
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