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 917129 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 917188 epoch_slot_no: 9988 block_no: 917085 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-24 05:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05a79df85e6ccad40a334b60b27599b52f1589084b5ea1ef878d46c0c51682a9Block Operator
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