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 898997 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 899055 epoch_slot_no: 13455 block_no: 898954 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2077 time: 2018-04-20 00:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e9e2463090fe623c9cbc348cc5c9c5a6247f4d8d866f1b728660c8f891b7e32Block Operator
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