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 918794 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 918853 epoch_slot_no: 11653 block_no: 918750 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2269 time: 2018-04-24 14:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x433b42f9b28c9b123e6698be50ae5db4251950ba4bfed406d6d3e9b6cef3e950Block Operator
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