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 893392 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 893448 epoch_slot_no: 7848 block_no: 893349 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2018-04-18 17:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde0ac9c38d36bc6ae901c62558b28172c8f8e7aef8c55e22572b78047c8ce9baBlock Operator
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