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 893003 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 893059 epoch_slot_no: 7459 block_no: 892960 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2018-04-18 15:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75efdbfa5cd11a6c8f76fa53aa37bd3c4d36fbb51632d57513f0158bab67814fBlock Operator
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