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 916254 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 916313 epoch_slot_no: 9113 block_no: 916210 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1280 time: 2018-04-24 00:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x604ba1332fc93d36b74c64a4ca3fcd9e0737e4bcbff2dfd212b92a00e5879a1dBlock Operator
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