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 909613 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 909672 epoch_slot_no: 2472 block_no: 909569 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1928 time: 2018-04-22 11:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbee2afbabe702e25b4e320515b2d2ff58748a2f8fb6756a5fc9a3d19584d17ddBlock Operator
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