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 899240 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 899298 epoch_slot_no: 13698 block_no: 899197 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-04-20 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b49ec336f3e49092afed134eca165bb5ac4eefe86c79164e1c75b8dff8bc594Block Operator
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