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 905297 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 905356 epoch_slot_no: 19756 block_no: 905254 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1796 time: 2018-04-21 11:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd218d7b237bb95646fc1dd19373fac5d5660679a2abbb6e1ce4cacd86f0bfc4fBlock Operator
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