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 914805 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 914864 epoch_slot_no: 7664 block_no: 914761 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2244 time: 2018-04-23 16:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x56f240a577944f3079ab9151edf6c7c998e9f9e8ad87380d38ebbe164ac4c763Block Operator
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