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 904309 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 904368 epoch_slot_no: 18768 block_no: 904266 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3675 time: 2018-04-21 06:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x523b16b535d5ca69c1aa0d237166b06f3f5b4dc918a2b9d4adfb93e5630ece38Block Operator
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