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 918560 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 918619 epoch_slot_no: 11419 block_no: 918516 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1740 time: 2018-04-24 13:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55b86cf2478516d50a5e2886a041b5aa81d93f53d27d03acda36e44e9776edfdBlock Operator
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