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 899634 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 899692 epoch_slot_no: 14092 block_no: 899591 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-04-20 04:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6536b5be0087a6e30c966a156a71ca582e13a2dc2bd80cc5daa8a9bef0ba3a1Block Operator
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