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 930497 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 930556 epoch_slot_no: 1756 block_no: 930452 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1931 time: 2018-04-27 07:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2186fa40f6cf938465eaa520cdd7b5616123f0be5316de9b696f2f65bff7cbaBlock Operator
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