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 890182 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 890238 epoch_slot_no: 4638 block_no: 890139 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2420 time: 2018-04-17 23:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x991c42d2a792a807d0e4c5e48b813d57b01763c3d775af907a32ebb54bce4b89Block Operator
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