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 900264 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 900322 epoch_slot_no: 14722 block_no: 900221 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1342 time: 2018-04-20 07:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc48a9670b63172d812d35493b4e56fe74ef1a2aaa32308b1ac02ce18b45823fBlock Operator
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