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 902222 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 902281 epoch_slot_no: 16681 block_no: 902179 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2252 time: 2018-04-20 18:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a36b1bcb7922c04b0b34fca11f72481f6bfe89808dac4299f2f37c9c92bebd4Block Operator
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