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 903114 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 903173 epoch_slot_no: 17573 block_no: 903071 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1740 time: 2018-04-20 23:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa203a379d6096d2c0a41ee03cc1c6bd9cc2c11215eb94fac08242548d6ebc2fbBlock Operator
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