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 913658 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 913717 epoch_slot_no: 6517 block_no: 913614 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-04-23 09:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xedc19e340ec0e4c14d198217c9d3599aae08d8a165bf15ef01cd60b0a9a480faBlock Operator
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