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 913712 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 913771 epoch_slot_no: 6571 block_no: 913668 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1335 time: 2018-04-23 10:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc246e75cef6b04b82104d2219724e3aec110162d15cb6c7d16389883eaf53c04Block Operator
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