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 919578 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 919637 epoch_slot_no: 12437 block_no: 919534 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1917 time: 2018-04-24 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb195a22b41508735cb8e6bee4d207b451579d9cb26f89dce9258fe4ed81475eBlock Operator
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