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 909246 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 909305 epoch_slot_no: 2105 block_no: 909202 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 943 time: 2018-04-22 09:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0422e4b126dddcd931333351c5ac2243444151cca326df693621c65292ed49b3Block Operator
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