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 919029 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 919088 epoch_slot_no: 11888 block_no: 918985 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2599 time: 2018-04-24 15:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe55f620933bffe8b6f118ea970dd3e95c4c87104a3ce3c6d5665d486ff5960fdBlock Operator
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