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 917944 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 918003 epoch_slot_no: 10803 block_no: 917900 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-24 09:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4995d4f5fbd2241988b830c80ef237bf9b71cde10401f3c835b4123e6acb07dBlock Operator
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