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 916572 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 916631 epoch_slot_no: 9431 block_no: 916528 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-24 02:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x398aaaf08d4955c6ad78547bdc29219ed3d8f33b3d9f3f6ccc7f7fc9d82f9051Block Operator
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