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 901360 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 901419 epoch_slot_no: 15819 block_no: 901317 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-04-20 13:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd43dedd2c7d2ab62ce2ce529629bc06c758bf678a314d02a33b113dff029bc8eBlock Operator
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