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 928709 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 928769 epoch_slot_no: 21569 block_no: 928665 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1753 time: 2018-04-26 21:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdcc7173ad3b4566c0e318870c8a6309237f7b6bd1e81bc6d91fdf3cd37b8a49aBlock Operator
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