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 913701 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 913760 epoch_slot_no: 6560 block_no: 913657 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-23 10:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47b70eda92f2c8bfb3e130572219ee6dcf1e6be57b6a77f75b00ca72e3687acbBlock Operator
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