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 914237 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 914296 epoch_slot_no: 7096 block_no: 914193 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1523 time: 2018-04-23 13:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9a4fcbde28749ef8b6328f4d0d53f6e3e477e44bba6d2f378601802bf69aea4Block Operator
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