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 890741 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 890797 epoch_slot_no: 5197 block_no: 890698 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1266 time: 2018-04-18 02:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4205ad483676a23bd404c2fff4f6bfe1f0ed3fded60d2c80fa5e66a6fca1d408Block Operator
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