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 890577 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 890633 epoch_slot_no: 5033 block_no: 890534 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1890 time: 2018-04-18 01:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39c96d1625ec002e4369e111fc135f7524b8d3fb5e23bd7947cc6d4ce43c29a0Block Operator
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