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 898665 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 898723 epoch_slot_no: 13123 block_no: 898622 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1249 time: 2018-04-19 22:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa87e6c3098519f4eaa992e2af90154684fa0dfb3db97d8a49f44453b77fe3617Block Operator
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