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 904344 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 904403 epoch_slot_no: 18803 block_no: 904301 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1382 time: 2018-04-21 06:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd53a5b64083f45680c29278ef9aff7f2d74a8019c92c1a0a84d0da9790222eaeBlock Operator
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