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 905114 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 905173 epoch_slot_no: 19573 block_no: 905071 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-21 10:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc99e4a95d5d398d40fab686b2ac1f6164bccb4c22fd50036a4ce489aa213a4bdBlock Operator
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