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 905116 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 905175 epoch_slot_no: 19575 block_no: 905073 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2458 time: 2018-04-21 10:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21d9be27af504d47c0160a9824ae6b406d2ddfc64ad63dacf84e12883fa63deeBlock Operator
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