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 909731 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 909790 epoch_slot_no: 2590 block_no: 909687 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1727 time: 2018-04-22 12:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd74359fa7d982e4ae252b8aadebf84021ba1c510d46b4958ac58ad268627216Block Operator
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