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 902000 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 902059 epoch_slot_no: 16459 block_no: 901957 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1631 time: 2018-04-20 17:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd26790cc5382b48fd7012329c029324d8bac6ce532f68161148c2735f8f588dbBlock Operator
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