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 935523 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 935582 epoch_slot_no: 6782 block_no: 935478 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2018-04-28 11:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96eb7bd0375af2c4ee64999e811316293de59302097bc73d37a85dc4d2bb7a9cBlock Operator
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