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 913702 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 913761 epoch_slot_no: 6561 block_no: 913658 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-04-23 10:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xabcccd7a53467c76c5e60c8d1270db3aabf775dd7f30cb193b320d23706fec28Block Operator
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