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 901853 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 901912 epoch_slot_no: 16312 block_no: 901810 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1885 time: 2018-04-20 16:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d39c3bd87a04a7fa70f7016fb76a6f45e8d5e5c366ba1365f1f6e6d845dc05eBlock Operator
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