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 903921 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 903980 epoch_slot_no: 18380 block_no: 903878 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1522 time: 2018-04-21 03:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa38497f5c5f8fee7ce8e2bb2ede938cac188566e55797df517149ea6541e5c2aBlock Operator
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