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 900573 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 900631 epoch_slot_no: 15031 block_no: 900530 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1245 time: 2018-04-20 09:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd83b0b16a3e41c327a12c004a0945757f06d3b5053e161b9687d371227d6cdedBlock Operator
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