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 909639 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 909698 epoch_slot_no: 2498 block_no: 909595 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2004 time: 2018-04-22 11:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9348a03a53087db23abd675c9a7f2505d31975617f2ba3a4aabea7e8c7e2581eBlock Operator
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