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 909877 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 909936 epoch_slot_no: 2736 block_no: 909833 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1547 time: 2018-04-22 12:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0367ff9ca8d9f69cadab8acfb96d81e8d59b3e653d9ef21e610384534c21a35aBlock Operator
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