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 904989 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 905048 epoch_slot_no: 19448 block_no: 904946 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1948 time: 2018-04-21 09:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcfe84fba9f91f9bbdd918e5279cd38c89c10f79ca73f762a503e8d575184cd4eBlock Operator
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