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 914702 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 914761 epoch_slot_no: 7561 block_no: 914658 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1901 time: 2018-04-23 15:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01001df390ffbcec6ae9fa20a88c1f369f2f7628066a1a355aa30a55c5a9d07fBlock Operator
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