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 899523 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 899581 epoch_slot_no: 13981 block_no: 899480 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1439 time: 2018-04-20 03:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7fe75898c7786aefb4aaa45351e40a3133a303d9441f495231bb4f5472aa2e24Block Operator
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