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 918347 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 918406 epoch_slot_no: 11206 block_no: 918303 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2707 time: 2018-04-24 12:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf91c60a7fa689009c710f16e706fc783055e7dc9d8ae248e902eb3c959bfa23aBlock Operator
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