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 918546 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 918605 epoch_slot_no: 11405 block_no: 918502 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1024 time: 2018-04-24 13:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe77210a27a511f9bb5c6cb0f0d86440a3a31540439308a6c2bb88fd6ac45b45Block Operator
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