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 891672 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 891728 epoch_slot_no: 6128 block_no: 891629 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2018-04-18 07:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa50ba8ce1b9442ea6c743fd11c93fb7b6707a4c109f19bfcaa8a70aa80cc12a6Block Operator
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