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 898973 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 899031 epoch_slot_no: 13431 block_no: 898930 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1774 time: 2018-04-20 00:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x370f1e1b0f647d2daf6a99f6c91bce8ebfa5bc7459c6856099327601f8206a38Block Operator
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