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 909247 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 909306 epoch_slot_no: 2106 block_no: 909203 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1714 time: 2018-04-22 09:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x907495ba085e45ed030fbe1c85ef604f2733262bdf7234a6a02607679b29e67aBlock Operator
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