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 917440 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 917499 epoch_slot_no: 10299 block_no: 917396 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2018-04-24 06:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8280f42de55aece6dd1d213a25afcdc043a9a268e2d93119daab8df5ddefec95Block Operator
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