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 904846 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 904905 epoch_slot_no: 19305 block_no: 904803 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-21 08:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x598780e1c96eaea911f00bbc0240b48dcd09c6c79adadaf440a8184fd46a8c4fBlock Operator
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