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 898926 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 898984 epoch_slot_no: 13384 block_no: 898883 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2428 time: 2018-04-20 00:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f29b242441440e0c8ad1a4440d80877020843191e53cc87ed9b968f29ed8985Block Operator
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