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 901494 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 901553 epoch_slot_no: 15953 block_no: 901451 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-04-20 14:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x712d459a66f50317bec84650b9e515a52074b17bdb7ef908248f8647dfbdd566Block Operator
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