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 891596 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 891652 epoch_slot_no: 6052 block_no: 891553 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1258 time: 2018-04-18 07:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e077f5d166c4454011cfa7102fb1f4edb35b70be837e77c8dfd5dce94188462Block Operator
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