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 918832 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 918891 epoch_slot_no: 11691 block_no: 918788 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1573 time: 2018-04-24 14:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4a0cc4c7ccef34e4bd8448aa08fd8ec2c09d9f34e02820e7b266ccdd77f866cBlock Operator
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