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 918218 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 918277 epoch_slot_no: 11077 block_no: 918174 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-24 11:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcda01027acb977f5ae974e02ff73edefc985b12a2a9bbe1c96788aa20cce73adBlock Operator
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