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 914505 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 914564 epoch_slot_no: 7364 block_no: 914461 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2063 time: 2018-04-23 14:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d903bd4f21ce1bf3cecbebe7f42d275529b908dcc91234b3ee6f62202fdf5e4Block Operator
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