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 908971 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 909030 epoch_slot_no: 1830 block_no: 908927 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1357 time: 2018-04-22 07:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e041ad18f836861af992c17eb4639a7c20560b6b41744991e5228ea3a5c1a24Block Operator
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