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 891445 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 891501 epoch_slot_no: 5901 block_no: 891402 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-04-18 06:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc21647f7b903b2e912b76f48dc172d8884118079d0e6ebef1a452d3d5ce156dfBlock Operator
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