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 899482 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 899540 epoch_slot_no: 13940 block_no: 899439 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1894 time: 2018-04-20 03:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52d480456ad36ca9737ad148485effc6a45e86c11f2fe4e3a32bd939a78d8a89Block Operator
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