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 889215 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 889271 epoch_slot_no: 3671 block_no: 889172 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1561 time: 2018-04-17 18:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x293a09230a64c1b585e87061269e078efd2c0bfb16df8ef588f2abb10ae4f2bfBlock Operator
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