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 903458 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 903517 epoch_slot_no: 17917 block_no: 903415 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2018-04-21 01:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x049d6b9ccfbd53e3a524552d0d7aa30c2496ebd02beea0577798997097ff2127Block Operator
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