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 918143 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 918202 epoch_slot_no: 11002 block_no: 918099 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1205 time: 2018-04-24 10:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c329ad54b8efdfc24ec2618c573d784c6cb922103572e1948353bfbdf9386f0Block Operator
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