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 915285 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 915344 epoch_slot_no: 8144 block_no: 915241 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1684 time: 2018-04-23 18:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96c849705d5bd401cadd7629659424206cd8cf157b302483a2c33e248197c9dcBlock Operator
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