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 918321 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 918380 epoch_slot_no: 11180 block_no: 918277 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1663 time: 2018-04-24 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee68983a21b0be5f8a51db7d3f1da30376788b9de978c085000b39196b29000fBlock Operator
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