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 918662 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 918721 epoch_slot_no: 11521 block_no: 918618 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1743 time: 2018-04-24 13:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92b0682466b496bbb53c86e617b378c1621ffe93c54803f5b3b1162d6a3d5fb9Block Operator
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