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 899305 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 899363 epoch_slot_no: 13763 block_no: 899262 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1342 time: 2018-04-20 02:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27dbf137c5aab1498240b676f38f58c757b2a3b54f7425be8d3b1b30e74eade5Block Operator
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