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 908632 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 908691 epoch_slot_no: 1491 block_no: 908588 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1365 time: 2018-04-22 06:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x036678147b2f7652a65f7b309f8d73b8d51477967de84481f3b4adfde86e5328Block Operator
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