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 913974 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 914033 epoch_slot_no: 6833 block_no: 913930 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4691 time: 2018-04-23 11:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd60d5d2dd6d2c9cce3fe2712bd9b6d150ab17da24b110d206ec3181553fb68dfBlock Operator
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