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 901051 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 901109 epoch_slot_no: 15509 block_no: 901008 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1073 time: 2018-04-20 11:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc16ec95ed4239456407d8219a720d96be9f9d043a2925fd5d1f9edd8d9b92b2Block Operator
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