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 936996 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 937055 epoch_slot_no: 8255 block_no: 936951 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1353 time: 2018-04-28 19:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4a3a96d0c868dbbdb17529968609beaa0d786f7a6c71f5dc65e70770bcedd7cBlock Operator
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