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 935257 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 935316 epoch_slot_no: 6516 block_no: 935212 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1770 time: 2018-04-28 09:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x942c34f07f8b3057afc710a4424c40df123ab1edd548578ecc349b0f7df31e87Block Operator
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