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 918185 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 918244 epoch_slot_no: 11044 block_no: 918141 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1723 time: 2018-04-24 11:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8b2b71a0c952672543939872ad00b6c410b7a6004c051dc77aae8d0d327d752Block Operator
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