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 899448 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 899506 epoch_slot_no: 13906 block_no: 899405 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3687 time: 2018-04-20 03:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07270ba472cc1ff4e42b75b608b3f2fc52ca42c2ae7b29ffe87a75e4b793f409Block Operator
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