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 935857 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 935916 epoch_slot_no: 7116 block_no: 935812 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2797 time: 2018-04-28 13:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16393f1d2f4620285a8cc44118831c1bee2ab4c71044ad4cf1f515b21860a64fBlock Operator
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