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 898993 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 899051 epoch_slot_no: 13451 block_no: 898950 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-04-20 00:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49538a85e69afecc7e0b491588eb3470a0a62e1059e58dc1ec981dfd16f49a24Block Operator
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