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 909945 Details
Epoch: 42Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 910004
epoch_slot_no: 2804
block_no: 909901
slot_leader_id: 8
size: 1115
time: 2018-04-22 13:19:31
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 1
hash: \x0f24b2432b4d4fe2f249e580e6f1620bdb6791135762bfeb0c1d7246e7f6414d
Block Operator
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