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 918559 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 918618 epoch_slot_no: 11418 block_no: 918515 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1916 time: 2018-04-24 13:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf13b1d717dd6d1f2d1f6b8ad32a3f1a9dde2e8c848e49209174df1b685b93d4dBlock Operator
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