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 900381 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 900439 epoch_slot_no: 14839 block_no: 900338 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2018-04-20 08:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc712657414f8de161307a8e5fba86487be09959dcf16d83af0cb47ea04628d80Block Operator
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