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 904404 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 904463 epoch_slot_no: 18863 block_no: 904361 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1929 time: 2018-04-21 06:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa45e8dc07230e25baa214f7f4f4b6109c2819494af4e8cc9cc7e2dc4c45d486aBlock Operator
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