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 916682 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 916741 epoch_slot_no: 9541 block_no: 916638 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5172 time: 2018-04-24 02:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa8e1dd3dd59c7ec4c301ecd4ba8d065ce8bc4a206db016c31c32b67cf1600965Block Operator
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