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 899199 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 899257 epoch_slot_no: 13657 block_no: 899156 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1956 time: 2018-04-20 01:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xccff7988328f612abab4933732cfa6ee3b82a93a0ceccfbf25e56fd090988bedBlock Operator
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