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 909591 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 909650 epoch_slot_no: 2450 block_no: 909547 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1308 time: 2018-04-22 11:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ea73631ecd84867008435ea29661ce1ba1a51b4cf522dc4912c4e6eb7a16d77Block Operator
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