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 913098 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 913157 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 913054 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-04-23 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x283a2b77c1c3aacd7f595d26f942a30a4a6ccda3fc570cc9b73be7acb43ecaacBlock Operator
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