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 905342 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 905401 epoch_slot_no: 19801 block_no: 905299 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2992 time: 2018-04-21 11:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x386c1e09aa4d3eeb5a3bd1bd747729ca9f6c559808253607a6658566bcba1f32Block Operator
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