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 898982 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 899040 epoch_slot_no: 13440 block_no: 898939 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2258 time: 2018-04-20 00:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2041f8184ef3be8ce9b65e52028f882b2008a2951c63abf2dfae48b76d5b3ed3Block Operator
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