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 912846 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 912905 epoch_slot_no: 5705 block_no: 912802 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1979 time: 2018-04-23 05:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8509f7c0543ffc02f1fc0a0d19ef609fa65b92ae97765f182aa45b8ee501862bBlock Operator
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