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 909606 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 909665 epoch_slot_no: 2465 block_no: 909562 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1023 time: 2018-04-22 11:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x06f3c3167b7e6e20b3275f69adcc008f7539d8a27dbf7ff8de538d2a59baf39bBlock Operator
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