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 918575 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 918634 epoch_slot_no: 11434 block_no: 918531 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-24 13:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcbcfb96bb02258db401ef6127548b10bbc83af45dc36c7b3c584763fadd65482Block Operator
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