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 936516 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 936575 epoch_slot_no: 7775 block_no: 936471 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1708 time: 2018-04-28 16:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3266ac6aaa1d25ab18febf36a7e64c7aeaa9d8e4d14c6469f6bde4e45591fe5fBlock Operator
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