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 889361 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 889417 epoch_slot_no: 3817 block_no: 889318 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 943 time: 2018-04-17 18:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcacd1ee0c59b2ac72754eff7ec9f2c75feb353301aedfc6374cb4eb9fbb2b635Block Operator
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