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 918039 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 918098 epoch_slot_no: 10898 block_no: 917995 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2172 time: 2018-04-24 10:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e85106c7fb67f846591c8505aa4c41a2d13a4fb5bdfdb0218f712b69dfc4bb5Block Operator
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