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 909521 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 909580 epoch_slot_no: 2380 block_no: 909477 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1115 time: 2018-04-22 10:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda58b3b00f649bd574715772fd5d45566886425b49141e4353d5cd8270e135c6Block Operator
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