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 908913 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 908972 epoch_slot_no: 1772 block_no: 908869 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-04-22 07:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0badfb3b214039804783458165f2cad6b7ff1cf2feaf1e3406d68ebfe2f8b89fBlock Operator
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