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 919690 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 919749 epoch_slot_no: 12549 block_no: 919646 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2290 time: 2018-04-24 19:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x56cb2bd86b18cf939a76badb55888bdad394935ba3da6867f39f7f5617e3f3a9Block Operator
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