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 899601 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 899659 epoch_slot_no: 14059 block_no: 899558 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1889 time: 2018-04-20 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd363586c29806b46295f8de456620a38e77b7159826fc258fdc63e9aa5d9154Block Operator
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