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 918132 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 918191 epoch_slot_no: 10991 block_no: 918088 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-24 10:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaba3ed1815389b76e9c75faa71075a983d891544c93f8594e8e9591159ed3f4bBlock Operator
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