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 917797 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 917856 epoch_slot_no: 10656 block_no: 917753 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-24 08:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd134dd30f7344d890845ee75a869b8be4dd7ef5df6f756109238bfd93dcefe90Block Operator
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