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 903863 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 903922 epoch_slot_no: 18322 block_no: 903820 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1561 time: 2018-04-21 03:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf357d68f4da50d03dee6dc6afc597c8062150c2c763f2cd7b1943a596ae5f0ecBlock Operator
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