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 912497 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 912556 epoch_slot_no: 5356 block_no: 912453 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2018-04-23 03:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63cedc5115a86e867afde811651bbfc5f0683ba047755fa738ae9cb47b23b8b8Block Operator
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