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 936897 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 936956 epoch_slot_no: 8156 block_no: 936852 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2018-04-28 19:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e8b60a50e394dc8085cbbf88be8266827be1c4ccdf19855a25ad90f2534e2e2Block Operator
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