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 909797 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 909856 epoch_slot_no: 2656 block_no: 909753 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2653 time: 2018-04-22 12:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1dd1fc0c263a987184665dde1306cecd400157120790b5c9a9ee1995fec40144Block Operator
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