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 916745 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 916804 epoch_slot_no: 9604 block_no: 916701 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-24 03:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b7f10993e61da953e1ede3726a39bd31b831205ee6f86eba2b3285c65b80ee8Block Operator
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