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 928696 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 928756 epoch_slot_no: 21556 block_no: 928652 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1201 time: 2018-04-26 21:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd911ef87738f1ae7f16fd1ceb7b64e234a790834aace3f6b1d69e162f7f98b5Block Operator
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