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 936762 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 936821 epoch_slot_no: 8021 block_no: 936717 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1159 time: 2018-04-28 18:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5b9b2ff8eb4c4941b95da3ab623497de5a94b3159ac758974da4e0212b00889Block Operator
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