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 899491 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 899549 epoch_slot_no: 13949 block_no: 899448 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-04-20 03:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58c59906fa961402454c7ebaf46c3d03b56a4a28fcb02f068f273894f60d7cbeBlock Operator
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