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 918826 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 918885 epoch_slot_no: 11685 block_no: 918782 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1198 time: 2018-04-24 14:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70b4d22ba26706baafa4b517266c92b3138fdd5f1ec8b30964856f94340ce2d8Block Operator
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