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 899733 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 899791 epoch_slot_no: 14191 block_no: 899690 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2982 time: 2018-04-20 04:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb483fdd2d8c1ddec4a5417434a70b5a2ba8ed35c46cae170be09b992cfadd5feBlock Operator
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