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 899047 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 899105 epoch_slot_no: 13505 block_no: 899004 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1791 time: 2018-04-20 00:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e93d2be55a467e7e433e4c19fa0a5162cc48207940963c777e0ec55e36bad80Block Operator
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