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 917068 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 917127 epoch_slot_no: 9927 block_no: 917024 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1805 time: 2018-04-24 04:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9fe76347ad2ff60f2f4065a0f14f652969a56ad506e270e426b9c50fb7834bdcBlock Operator
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