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 899492 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 899550 epoch_slot_no: 13950 block_no: 899449 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1487 time: 2018-04-20 03:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb6bd3f4abbd92f484b39ee606b2c60f809e043af18eaa126f5100447a02d2c9Block Operator
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