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 898068 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 898126 epoch_slot_no: 12526 block_no: 898025 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2018-04-19 19:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33c9da38aa337b16e82b357a1bb0b2caeb3bb37080b2f815c5be0a2bfa957016Block Operator
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