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 903699 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 903758 epoch_slot_no: 18158 block_no: 903656 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2018-04-21 02:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4eff32c4c612a308332f77272ef0390bacab7b03b1d04f5b888edf96ccc53bd2Block Operator
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