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 917156 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 917215 epoch_slot_no: 10015 block_no: 917112 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1020 time: 2018-04-24 05:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab4b627591c490d53d7661c0e79f3fde472d02d2ff2698673c5c2de9f3cb0f6bBlock Operator
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