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 916873 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 916932 epoch_slot_no: 9732 block_no: 916829 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1194 time: 2018-04-24 03:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xacab053dce3eabf7995d35c32d408c13ec2a786930521883628666f7cfc9043fBlock Operator
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