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 899410 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 899468 epoch_slot_no: 13868 block_no: 899367 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1237 time: 2018-04-20 02:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x983e9e48ab3e5354aff15ccf16fb9b023b224fabc88c03a40914c9960e5fb712Block Operator
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