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 906309 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 906368 epoch_slot_no: 20768 block_no: 906266 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1020 time: 2018-04-21 17:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7b74f72c62da404170714cde82561e7044a71fa819619f3b969dbb36bb4819eBlock Operator
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