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 936861 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 936920 epoch_slot_no: 8120 block_no: 936816 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1708 time: 2018-04-28 18:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x150a1cc124689a8799d4f35d4dbe9327eb6da3a11cac2c9e8e57d0b28f8d11ccBlock Operator
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