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 893380 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 893436 epoch_slot_no: 7836 block_no: 893337 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1532 time: 2018-04-18 17:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf973d6e978c0fd0ebcbef7a0d87f2d8303bd751f0fbbba4dc5c45166ff368ba9Block Operator
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