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 899678 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 899736 epoch_slot_no: 14136 block_no: 899635 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2018-04-20 04:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8adef6de44d363c97aa16f16fa738b06aa95ac00850c3b4a9cc2a81b3d6a3548Block Operator
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