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 900639 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 900697 epoch_slot_no: 15097 block_no: 900596 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1438 time: 2018-04-20 09:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9af393dde2e44f4b8c151620194766cd5a796459b93771b48107f2bf5db05326Block Operator
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