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 891217 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 891273 epoch_slot_no: 5673 block_no: 891174 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-04-18 05:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6492e28a66a91bd4dfb1cf71575a4421bcc2091202b25a82641decbf36b7b40dBlock Operator
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