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 893740 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 893796 epoch_slot_no: 8196 block_no: 893697 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1532 time: 2018-04-18 19:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6219add6dc860991aeb892827540bf8e7dd64365672495c54f67a1601b7e77fBlock Operator
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