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 916209 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 916268 epoch_slot_no: 9068 block_no: 916165 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1745 time: 2018-04-24 00:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4fd675db4387adb9f99e849b9ac5c2e3ec522567c12dadc45fec3b664a6d5b5bBlock Operator
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