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 116902 Details
Epoch: 5 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 116926 epoch_slot_no: 8926 block_no: 116895 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2017-10-20 23:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6366d09d068f34f76c1b553c0799088bb27c12778c7eb3861d8ddc1c87b5e60Block Operator
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