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 901140 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 901198 epoch_slot_no: 15598 block_no: 901097 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2018-04-20 12:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x06c4ed08648ed68eefe314f209904ea2fba13b470ee27aa4c8af9664c538069bBlock Operator
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