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 918314 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 918373 epoch_slot_no: 11173 block_no: 918270 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1297 time: 2018-04-24 11:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c63a33f2df50bb8694344d6f55169efdfb9eb8f87b97818961a37fb9acde086Block Operator
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