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 912662 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 912721 epoch_slot_no: 5521 block_no: 912618 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1342 time: 2018-04-23 04:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83c37b165b7f40b83ab91392619af5c8d322ad6ca006136e16d608f6e6fb52fcBlock Operator
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