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 893544 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 893600 epoch_slot_no: 8000 block_no: 893501 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1090 time: 2018-04-18 18:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7658927ab9bc3382ab77675e0cd75c65a38b332c82b11cb67fae8a16f337a47bBlock Operator
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