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 903898 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 903957 epoch_slot_no: 18357 block_no: 903855 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1194 time: 2018-04-21 03:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x908565508648732f0f55a81b0d2b746635adce6c6a56de40c70790958d05ac83Block Operator
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