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 915123 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 915182 epoch_slot_no: 7982 block_no: 915079 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-04-23 18:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf5e4fe00c2333778c796cc78f8826967c60c000920ff72678143e0269a2a8a1eBlock Operator
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