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 908306 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 908365 epoch_slot_no: 1165 block_no: 908262 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1206 time: 2018-04-22 04:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a3f8a78a1f384d8f4929b00d9db7ecb210fd1e2bcaf8fb06b9c03b32b873570Block Operator
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