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 913142 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 913201 epoch_slot_no: 6001 block_no: 913098 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1527 time: 2018-04-23 07:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6234471b3c2d983ac6115c783c37323d61afaa5e813876a1fabb91ceb1bda195Block Operator
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