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 919680 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 919739 epoch_slot_no: 12539 block_no: 919636 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1560 time: 2018-04-24 19:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52d98fe8e8dc5313cbe744fd52f1165e97f07c855e4529e39c923132e499fc4aBlock Operator
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