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 916384 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 916443 epoch_slot_no: 9243 block_no: 916340 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1108 time: 2018-04-24 01:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9251966b453cddfd07384d652dd607ff5dcbf6dc96c41eb12187fe0ba31cde6aBlock Operator
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