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 899418 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 899476 epoch_slot_no: 13876 block_no: 899375 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4243 time: 2018-04-20 02:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x022f30a8a108f1a4b288f14ce5d04f825e6e239d6963737a0b1d0051c6ecceb6Block Operator
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