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 908631 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 908690 epoch_slot_no: 1490 block_no: 908587 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1735 time: 2018-04-22 06:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c76f531631705fe85b14b0096ac9f6437e45cdb835582dafd4f8a2259ecbc85Block Operator
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