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 898927 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 898985 epoch_slot_no: 13385 block_no: 898884 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2018-04-20 00:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57d60f95a0977639384c3aa64b0d199ffe0fc5b17b7c2b7e215487c7eda38e4dBlock Operator
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