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 914717 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 914776 epoch_slot_no: 7576 block_no: 914673 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-04-23 15:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf22fb525cf804e42c5a2984e48a69bc151171d4275014da8a80922305c8467baBlock Operator
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