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 911185 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 911244 epoch_slot_no: 4044 block_no: 911141 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1734 time: 2018-04-22 20:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5a05704ff62359f1d493019a778d34227e9ebc8b9f5cbd26d0e5bcd60aea0d7Block Operator
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