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 908852 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 908911 epoch_slot_no: 1711 block_no: 908808 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1565 time: 2018-04-22 07:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ec5e39f14569afcad7ea64ef9ba2cd7460f1ee87ca68ef1b1a0b9d4ff8eb602Block Operator
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