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 890258 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 890314 epoch_slot_no: 4714 block_no: 890215 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-04-17 23:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa24fc7ad7755f5a90f0051534fc8dc2e971c0764b20f0377e4ce55b98d23be1cBlock Operator
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