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 916022 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 916081 epoch_slot_no: 8881 block_no: 915978 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2834 time: 2018-04-23 23:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91585c60d65f89a94587b5234b469b9668e41d9846a70ff21ac495f2a886778bBlock Operator
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