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 899228 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 899286 epoch_slot_no: 13686 block_no: 899185 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2246 time: 2018-04-20 01:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b9531d2a20f90cbb416260fa3ed02d62ed3271724733347dc57f1c3acb96440Block Operator
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