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 904246 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 904305 epoch_slot_no: 18705 block_no: 904203 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2018-04-21 05:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7ccb1b85b8781c5f6e091e487cfc5c81881b40b065521dc1b758ff08ede1edaBlock Operator
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