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 893036 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 893092 epoch_slot_no: 7492 block_no: 892993 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4071 time: 2018-04-18 15:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96273d182835f81b083ecc36ffa929c79fb9849eee93f34e8eb044617f59786aBlock Operator
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