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 918098 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 918157 epoch_slot_no: 10957 block_no: 918054 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1566 time: 2018-04-24 10:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7de82e061115d3a5e1eb328a55dd87667ff2bdb8a602be633f71453ed03c186cBlock Operator
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