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 900359 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 900417 epoch_slot_no: 14817 block_no: 900316 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2018-04-20 08:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfcda908596a0164286a65482ec3c5b5b65d5d08ea25768c800feaf485a53ff97Block Operator
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