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 890983 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 891039 epoch_slot_no: 5439 block_no: 890940 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-04-18 03:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4b9c5ba5b1d328ba149e3c6ffd0dd99d8a505c9b23c3816b7cf3ffed68a55333Block Operator
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