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 905987 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 906046 epoch_slot_no: 20446 block_no: 905944 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2018-04-21 15:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc974bf24835cecc2c99d3b5e630c0a496976df054d1d50a9130bc16d0554bd2eBlock Operator
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