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 916886 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 916945 epoch_slot_no: 9745 block_no: 916842 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2473 time: 2018-04-24 03:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa84d98e33ae6f0970d9cd099424dc8604efd959f6a78c4bc7e3668f5cf405d31Block Operator
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