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 917987 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 918046 epoch_slot_no: 10846 block_no: 917943 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1924 time: 2018-04-24 10:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2db29605f61d4638380ab5a565dd799d129f62f435207a5c6d59a6c6345df67bBlock Operator
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