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 891311 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 891367 epoch_slot_no: 5767 block_no: 891268 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-04-18 05:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5184b7ee8c90239c31d0acd6dc286ed816f5eed7df483c8ac932720ee4cc2aa7Block Operator
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