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 893603 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 893659 epoch_slot_no: 8059 block_no: 893560 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-04-18 18:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4466b5f23bb375d750732fe7ecef08bc7c31eadae476a5d667ec8d3668accc2cBlock Operator
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