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 900423 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 900481 epoch_slot_no: 14881 block_no: 900380 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3875 time: 2018-04-20 08:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4323fd101c86080b7a1a84f7550f4fb41c996ee77805e4265df044ffb1173872Block Operator
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