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 909587 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 909646 epoch_slot_no: 2446 block_no: 909543 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1447 time: 2018-04-22 11:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xded50bed511a195bec9f8ee77f6d795db20761f7315e1d684eb99056a38f49b2Block Operator
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