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 931783 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 931842 epoch_slot_no: 3042 block_no: 931738 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1111 time: 2018-04-27 14:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1ee09b40b809f1a7fdaff3ab3185f2b68a10767e7d916f8a014359e4542490eBlock Operator
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