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 891300 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 891356 epoch_slot_no: 5756 block_no: 891257 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1155 time: 2018-04-18 05:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad603dcc4c14f912da3420d5edd65ad4ac569abebd8c6054bb287ea40cf3295cBlock Operator
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