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 902316 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 902375 epoch_slot_no: 16775 block_no: 902273 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2018-04-20 18:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x064c00f945524d92e5441ff427ee0c9570c40b334c7bc07a2b6e9771b86413c4Block Operator
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