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 899481 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 899539 epoch_slot_no: 13939 block_no: 899438 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1884 time: 2018-04-20 03:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ae796370e7544708409229d26c7c1b7067484cb41f1c367a1125eea6ece7132Block Operator
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