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 889916 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 889972 epoch_slot_no: 4372 block_no: 889873 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-04-17 22:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27adc7d96375a7acdbfa9d77bff1a27d614a7c1404829e83645bee96c3b76d07Block Operator
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