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 911256 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 911315 epoch_slot_no: 4115 block_no: 911212 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1570 time: 2018-04-22 20:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e1367afbd76b3cb07bd372de7e790f1d7c4ef995b2df9b3c7209c01d6a072d7Block Operator
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