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 900019 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 900077 epoch_slot_no: 14477 block_no: 899976 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-04-20 06:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1eb975ce5b48cdcf712ea07447d1f45d6f1c7a388788e1fe30fdeb5ee3ff9123Block Operator
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