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 901185 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 901243 epoch_slot_no: 15643 block_no: 901142 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2445 time: 2018-04-20 12:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xadbfe4b9b3b781c5580fab1b8a3846026f5c809f96da9a35cabe79597ea856d0Block Operator
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