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 899685 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 899743 epoch_slot_no: 14143 block_no: 899642 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1795 time: 2018-04-20 04:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb8083ae7d09b3afd22ecc7e47a88f04810c430c7149f39f2b074596daaa34e2cBlock Operator
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