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 892706 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 892762 epoch_slot_no: 7162 block_no: 892663 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2120 time: 2018-04-18 13:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f576afd6c82df46d7d4275bf189d13f0bc3a927e9688ff769d2e78ec15e4d9eBlock Operator
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