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 909020 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 909079 epoch_slot_no: 1879 block_no: 908976 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2088 time: 2018-04-22 08:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x244ae43c5de3f4978658c2a5a9e1950b910327595c0a5d7434d6922bde7406fcBlock Operator
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