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 903402 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 903461 epoch_slot_no: 17861 block_no: 903359 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1383 time: 2018-04-21 00:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a7cfc22e1ceef7037877a6ae356f069f9cda63015f9d9b8a32b6ae6955d7d4bBlock Operator
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