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 902557 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 902616 epoch_slot_no: 17016 block_no: 902514 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1707 time: 2018-04-20 20:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4cf4460eba742173b2f1d97d186046d088281aafdc9d9de68b67eba35545b91Block Operator
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