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 917425 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 917484 epoch_slot_no: 10284 block_no: 917381 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1473 time: 2018-04-24 06:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f6be7465b1cd07c4abbd010f7e5cd2c613b187693696fc9888c21d3d03ea9f2Block Operator
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