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 919483 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 919542 epoch_slot_no: 12342 block_no: 919439 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1198 time: 2018-04-24 18:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa7ef129e9be16a0b9d30e9d2a167feb5ae34a9b17ea4ff74a859f4f040dd6a8dBlock Operator
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