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 919359 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 919418 epoch_slot_no: 12218 block_no: 919315 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-24 17:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62cbf52deff534b29e841fcb57fc48ef9962f7ae125ed5c6cb6b693ce48f8d2cBlock Operator
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