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 890334 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 890390 epoch_slot_no: 4790 block_no: 890291 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 985 time: 2018-04-18 00:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48b2d8677857e5ae4e89a8411029c548b53f5bb43d67f70e2fee7f6afa81e6aaBlock Operator
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