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 889553 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 889609 epoch_slot_no: 4009 block_no: 889510 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1197 time: 2018-04-17 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x991f7c98558172d8c1b7d1b39b4ffc7edba34f5e424ae3a3abe50e7c79c6a659Block Operator
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