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 909084 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 909143 epoch_slot_no: 1943 block_no: 909040 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1651 time: 2018-04-22 08:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc9c29383785cf714f987277635427160a2317d32eca739765d7be9521f0e9f0dBlock Operator
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