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 893318 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 893374 epoch_slot_no: 7774 block_no: 893275 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-04-18 16:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d82144715feec9ed17216ffca6fe02c41ab24cdfaace2d085775f1f3a6e890fBlock Operator
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