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 915975 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 916034 epoch_slot_no: 8834 block_no: 915931 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1377 time: 2018-04-23 22:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd07a95fca2f0fc4b73c374c57d98a4341d52cc790295e40f123fe31c779d3aafBlock Operator
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