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 93482 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 93505 epoch_slot_no: 7105 block_no: 93476 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 994 time: 2017-10-15 13:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5f1bd71967b253f43efdc5553209fad2d30b69d7740c7d51a71e31fcddb993aBlock Operator
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