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 899581 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 899639 epoch_slot_no: 14039 block_no: 899538 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1877 time: 2018-04-20 03:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x603288b26d09a45e74fd8b1de9d83198dc1aef966e3e5111d056301c277afc8aBlock Operator
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