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 908939 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 908998 epoch_slot_no: 1798 block_no: 908895 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1468 time: 2018-04-22 07:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66e510209dbdcc4e04321a718efc4167565adc3d614a319acc5e0c457f689553Block Operator
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