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 901955 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 902014 epoch_slot_no: 16414 block_no: 901912 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2070 time: 2018-04-20 16:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ed8c1dd4386fa2a4ec4d3aca793191b680e92365a328702e4b9f56c0d5e0cafBlock Operator
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