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 912532 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 912591 epoch_slot_no: 5391 block_no: 912488 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2018-04-23 03:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92ffc273976156dc65ddf5ee86fa1d96b81d36377a96f380778e7e7d8e0e98eaBlock Operator
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