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 931588 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 931647 epoch_slot_no: 2847 block_no: 931543 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1726 time: 2018-04-27 13:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9918e0a6f10cc8a3d6577a17a90ec9b26d2b4f7f3b31be4a5fa6aeadbfe1740aBlock Operator
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