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 901177 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 901235 epoch_slot_no: 15635 block_no: 901134 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2233 time: 2018-04-20 12:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bd490aca8b3f0f84b5ece35bad39540a970a32e39cea00e3562bb8db3f60608Block Operator
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