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 917829 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 917888 epoch_slot_no: 10688 block_no: 917785 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1908 time: 2018-04-24 09:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e73ef1e67335b236f83ed15c56f59128485881e5c1b6de1931a8a4fd8055666Block Operator
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