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 907657 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 907715 epoch_slot_no: 515 block_no: 907613 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1914 time: 2018-04-22 00:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7c33e361cdd82ff1011cf2809e97d2ed9c499744b618c64a37ee8c5cac7aa2aBlock Operator
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