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 904083 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 904142 epoch_slot_no: 18542 block_no: 904040 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1645 time: 2018-04-21 04:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x399f15df1e81d8c0ba120bf6821d5bcc06e28d22a92151415e45e84dcb57d0a6Block Operator
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