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 917496 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 917555 epoch_slot_no: 10355 block_no: 917452 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1024 time: 2018-04-24 07:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4dd5aa1eecc740fead2bd2bee8dfd6213477616456b0c665b5ef4895a65fada2Block Operator
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