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 900551 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 900609 epoch_slot_no: 15009 block_no: 900508 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2064 time: 2018-04-20 09:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe088ae5f177e62e632b3fe1776ed3d58103aac28cf714b3cfb444fe97626eb72Block Operator
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