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 911704 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 911763 epoch_slot_no: 4563 block_no: 911660 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-04-22 23:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd68a5f7612c8a5ccf176988065a65ab230e42a23b2d3f06ddd6f94cf1d01014bBlock Operator
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