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 914357 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 914416 epoch_slot_no: 7216 block_no: 914313 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2315 time: 2018-04-23 13:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x054ac7a8ff829e214919f9bda366b4cba23bd2b086323ac224cc2a84742111b9Block Operator
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