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 918587 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 918646 epoch_slot_no: 11446 block_no: 918543 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2384 time: 2018-04-24 13:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3fcd0795142addf1c7dd9e0cb06ad2309b82420a318e58033f700d3c3ef20bc3Block Operator
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