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 916570 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 916629 epoch_slot_no: 9429 block_no: 916526 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-24 02:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa8fcc1c37ec05bf9636e9fc63f9cd2defc1f19a306c7c47889c81824cbb38630Block Operator
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