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 904860 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 904919 epoch_slot_no: 19319 block_no: 904817 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2465 time: 2018-04-21 09:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c795eb9d70f4167a84f0048c8bd1899e50740a3fdd2795bd6ccd2169bfecde1Block Operator
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