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 903638 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 903697 epoch_slot_no: 18097 block_no: 903595 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1020 time: 2018-04-21 02:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70c0970984adca5214eefdca4495ce54c4924dd8b32b8c206e2d62f13bb50a07Block Operator
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