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 917454 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 917513 epoch_slot_no: 10313 block_no: 917410 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2018-04-24 07:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85e35979011d34db28265c7006f172435833abcf8b906ebcef0c3603abd750a4Block Operator
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