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 900841 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 900899 epoch_slot_no: 15299 block_no: 900798 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2074 time: 2018-04-20 10:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed291dc676e34bebc8227eac007de7ce1b106c008c1f7e5f16245b014db3048bBlock Operator
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