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 891353 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 891409 epoch_slot_no: 5809 block_no: 891310 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2018-04-18 06:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef3f48a60b11efd1b3bba1dce42f895f2c508921d6c37246fef47dbb5c0c49ecBlock Operator
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