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 899424 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 899482 epoch_slot_no: 13882 block_no: 899381 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1350 time: 2018-04-20 02:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea9d686deda660704c729ff31363990704e994e8eb7f4ab19540fb8be2b91927Block Operator
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