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 900379 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 900437 epoch_slot_no: 14837 block_no: 900336 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1877 time: 2018-04-20 08:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8dc7f2168ae03eca2d039ca6f865576337bd868191382351ae75b5a36aa62f26Block Operator
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