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 930504 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 930563 epoch_slot_no: 1763 block_no: 930459 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3272 time: 2018-04-27 07:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x56db948691a2e8ac54a054c047ef2164e8f2b154fb97f2fb7a5ea008cb5d04f8Block Operator
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