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 915683 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 915742 epoch_slot_no: 8542 block_no: 915639 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1165 time: 2018-04-23 21:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49c67d78e069c253682df180527f2f2085de75adb1e2849875c126b5d1a61d2fBlock Operator
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