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 917483 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 917542 epoch_slot_no: 10342 block_no: 917439 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1381 time: 2018-04-24 07:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8fc4ba796b691da7f4a150e3cc187e1f757e320b484fb6b744d9c3df2c88293dBlock Operator
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