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 904877 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 904936 epoch_slot_no: 19336 block_no: 904834 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2472 time: 2018-04-21 09:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3849039dc9ae90a79a57c6943bc974ef9a0ba734d5264b529886c7af79b397dBlock Operator
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