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 914972 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 915031 epoch_slot_no: 7831 block_no: 914928 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1533 time: 2018-04-23 17:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x313a810a97e36a366391e2737fc2dd0b93ede0aa84e7da12f04d29ce67ba9facBlock Operator
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