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 902670 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 902729 epoch_slot_no: 17129 block_no: 902627 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-04-20 20:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46b950fe9527e2081b0f335c9e7dc40efc698ecb714a8f576a0b7a65ed9e3b7eBlock Operator
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