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 909623 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 909682 epoch_slot_no: 2482 block_no: 909579 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2645 time: 2018-04-22 11:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe76277776c35271615efc08434f4b2356ed14d34cf43596a54e36a67097e766fBlock Operator
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