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 904132 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 904191 epoch_slot_no: 18591 block_no: 904089 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1469 time: 2018-04-21 05:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdbbd53f840f2683c21d7e4135d02fc477ba5bfc7c92c8da7ee3f476a7a9f78a3Block Operator
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