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 889611 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 889667 epoch_slot_no: 4067 block_no: 889568 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-04-17 20:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31574da81f105d48a20fb6b5fc4df0cee3ca6bb4d08f875f5b2ede6f7f330a8bBlock Operator
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