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 906162 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 906221 epoch_slot_no: 20621 block_no: 906119 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1203 time: 2018-04-21 16:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36d198d18011fa13dcb987d4ac494460e47824a59906639abd1b37ef561069c6Block Operator
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