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 914945 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 915004 epoch_slot_no: 7804 block_no: 914901 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1163 time: 2018-04-23 17:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c4905c5cf788835c8aeddfdc24b9ee421c18b1d1659aa9540af56c1ef584e9bBlock Operator
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