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 892480 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 892536 epoch_slot_no: 6936 block_no: 892437 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1166 time: 2018-04-18 12:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2efd139a7fd13f646b1e8c5938e623d8214ef547d43c122d80bec97a5d86a3fcBlock Operator
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