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 912553 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 912612 epoch_slot_no: 5412 block_no: 912509 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-04-23 03:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49749de2b60c2c83f6d08588169fc571771c54cec804e778357c8fa096c1f202Block Operator
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