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 899745 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 899803 epoch_slot_no: 14203 block_no: 899702 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-04-20 04:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4615f4cc4f24eb5e6f19d8e195e64a2730b9efc9f39c98f92201b868a4b8312cBlock Operator
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