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 890028 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 890084 epoch_slot_no: 4484 block_no: 889985 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1170 time: 2018-04-17 22:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25370c740e05c92d22775f1f16a9c3dee8bc525255c9561ac3abf49c71fce39cBlock Operator
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