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 898896 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 898954 epoch_slot_no: 13354 block_no: 898853 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1342 time: 2018-04-19 23:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e8562bbf059f33ba1627d944d5860ab166f9ca0b6056d90cbbf5ab60118ded0Block Operator
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