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 908814 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 908873 epoch_slot_no: 1673 block_no: 908770 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1027 time: 2018-04-22 07:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0d06cc86c1c45b80ee6a2fa4692779837ff9b75b57c0bcd5cd915ae2931019bBlock Operator
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