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 900459 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 900517 epoch_slot_no: 14917 block_no: 900416 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-04-20 08:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c815dbcdf648ada5d735daabfb4a314a2070b6d6ea2e7b26a56de2a034d9b5bBlock Operator
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