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 900420 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 900478 epoch_slot_no: 14878 block_no: 900377 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2442 time: 2018-04-20 08:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a45991f0384695ab332c5aea1a94d7a0c6ccb6cf072f7b499ab1c3dce0c9d97Block Operator
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