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 907142 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 907200 epoch_slot_no: 0 block_no: 907098 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1281 time: 2018-04-21 21:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61e8328e0db577247ec213574dd8c7f3d603bf068c8c3ac4dda24dde6fa3e323Block Operator
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