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 893545 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 893601 epoch_slot_no: 8001 block_no: 893502 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2644 time: 2018-04-18 18:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d4ec77868d7367c9cee0c0ee2f0c8a6ee0a4fb27f51c1ad4dc90f7af9eb01fbBlock Operator
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