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 901560 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 901619 epoch_slot_no: 16019 block_no: 901517 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-04-20 14:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb5774cb411ecccb1c3c8e2b496cc16ac396e2c06803c85271733e42c522502fBlock Operator
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