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 898808 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 898866 epoch_slot_no: 13266 block_no: 898765 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2018-04-19 23:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f337d0f0f8ea8123325b5f4573293d38f90560181b62217a8862d067bf02be5Block Operator
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