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 899798 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 899856 epoch_slot_no: 14256 block_no: 899755 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2018-04-20 04:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc7d04b468f7146b86f85c35a6c1bd9addc83ce058f2dd8cc1c6d2a8c0020975Block Operator
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