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 898989 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 899047 epoch_slot_no: 13447 block_no: 898946 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2644 time: 2018-04-20 00:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7fa54794cdbb516e2fd27bc0e25100b8601098ee298ec3ca10249c4e1f4b1f2Block Operator
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