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 914703 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 914762 epoch_slot_no: 7562 block_no: 914659 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1170 time: 2018-04-23 15:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x43272af90d7283960b4e737c72a3d2cf4b87e81901064c0a072deeed7d833ddaBlock Operator
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