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 908151 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 908210 epoch_slot_no: 1010 block_no: 908107 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1607 time: 2018-04-22 03:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e4eb137180a11d54ba59ba224423ede975863a11c7236171f6fcb72dcbc329dBlock Operator
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