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 913629 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 913688 epoch_slot_no: 6488 block_no: 913585 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-04-23 09:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x226af5916931ef35b58621077cf6ce818445c56241edf1ba226eb6ee9cf6df2aBlock Operator
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