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 899665 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 899723 epoch_slot_no: 14123 block_no: 899622 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-20 04:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4f6b2832be42c6339d1f633963786ae259e195bd945594bb54a5635d89e33f2Block Operator
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