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 899671 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 899729 epoch_slot_no: 14129 block_no: 899628 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-04-20 04:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27be4ccdda36f62853f9dba9a00267309c970a5106f2392937920c3bd558f5b1Block Operator
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