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 904727 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 904786 epoch_slot_no: 19186 block_no: 904684 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1745 time: 2018-04-21 08:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a5ef4e7fa3f5937c4aa4da519c5e9c1bea3ffbb23fa7c3e4d52f44567954cfdBlock Operator
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