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 917357 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 917416 epoch_slot_no: 10216 block_no: 917313 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1557 time: 2018-04-24 06:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e414dcdf2066c0d8c8b82ecc69e8a4c8113a1964e0c5ca4f06905b851c3a0c6Block Operator
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