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 902169 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 902228 epoch_slot_no: 16628 block_no: 902126 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1331 time: 2018-04-20 18:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe911da814a7162e8463f744ebf6df8b83bc85960e03b5fe30b2a538b8847f2e5Block Operator
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