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 931719 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 931778 epoch_slot_no: 2978 block_no: 931674 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1390 time: 2018-04-27 14:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf66cf42d7bb1df6b59a8410eefd4ec2082038d2b38f5f05a6b3faae22fb1b54dBlock Operator
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