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 899806 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 899864 epoch_slot_no: 14264 block_no: 899763 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-04-20 04:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe08342ee404d132cef682f8b6121fc81d4d9ff8189d6407d7cfe6a6640952b4eBlock Operator
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