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 904493 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 904552 epoch_slot_no: 18952 block_no: 904450 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1462 time: 2018-04-21 07:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc343cb0193da9ca5ecd425791c6ff6428eae7af666c9a49ce0c3e8f0f3e18b59Block Operator
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