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 899669 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 899727 epoch_slot_no: 14127 block_no: 899626 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1688 time: 2018-04-20 04:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbba73baecd20a34db7eafd3bdd7923e9d92db49788f157d05d57dee9e8722518Block Operator
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