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 915657 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 915716 epoch_slot_no: 8516 block_no: 915613 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1245 time: 2018-04-23 21:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8158f1b5024329a5133f60f4cb8712eb555fde51f47d16455b1b8b706ffc5d4Block Operator
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