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 899121 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 899179 epoch_slot_no: 13579 block_no: 899078 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2786 time: 2018-04-20 01:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce49b72e183a58ea3407b5741b7d2aebf0cb90a27a8a69f21ba433f4e5c6e763Block Operator
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