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 908543 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 908602 epoch_slot_no: 1402 block_no: 908499 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1204 time: 2018-04-22 05:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa11a98987bf47fa27fc76ba17aeb12f9d06190bbef5c6d6646715da26a8190adBlock Operator
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