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 901783 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 901842 epoch_slot_no: 16242 block_no: 901740 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1077 time: 2018-04-20 15:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5de416e50756d56d10ff4188e9e16cf6f7eeddf579bf7c0a2619b8e440a94308Block Operator
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