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 899151 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 899209 epoch_slot_no: 13609 block_no: 899108 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1327 time: 2018-04-20 01:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc18a97d65d050937fd33c2fc9734ba0f8c5766bc59a4ceaeb168b116151dd98cBlock Operator
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