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 918834 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 918893 epoch_slot_no: 11693 block_no: 918790 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1797 time: 2018-04-24 14:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ff481b58a291182b19a2c4a40379bb4fffab52bec1a2de6e6af5826f1cf093bBlock Operator
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