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 898897 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 898955 epoch_slot_no: 13355 block_no: 898854 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-04-19 23:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5acdcb7f4265c4ec7f8cd0155e4e3c0f60d13ad527c0be833e6b346be4653ff8Block Operator
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