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 903559 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 903618 epoch_slot_no: 18018 block_no: 903516 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-21 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce52b09c3697d83f0c30220e0243bd2c6724ba8471a9e2ce5282c9855c99dfaaBlock Operator
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