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 902785 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 902844 epoch_slot_no: 17244 block_no: 902742 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2018-04-20 21:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf011d971f7ef24b6320627e65c21e0bb0abee5559c0e85b60f91b261c0496bfbBlock Operator
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