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 916319 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 916378 epoch_slot_no: 9178 block_no: 916275 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2523 time: 2018-04-24 00:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb694356d6924932860d6c33a0ea266b0646575cb2f0bd6c1d4f036531ea2e6cBlock Operator
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