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 914312 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 914371 epoch_slot_no: 7171 block_no: 914268 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2246 time: 2018-04-23 13:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x214c64951ab8130bcb15c4752b3912e35796a9c89115462256644efa0e075d3eBlock Operator
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