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 918719 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 918778 epoch_slot_no: 11578 block_no: 918675 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-24 14:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd098ac91189df4a917d09e894ca07d4bb78ef67b9176d4a1afb0ecc2a5ccb08fBlock Operator
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