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 912924 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 912983 epoch_slot_no: 5783 block_no: 912880 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1452 time: 2018-04-23 05:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38e8727c5688597cbd9a4a6cd4543f7173ad7b69fbafdfe849303088a5d1f35fBlock Operator
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