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 893759 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 893815 epoch_slot_no: 8215 block_no: 893716 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-04-18 19:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc05f23fa14f7297fb3d9edd3e88136c0d3687871e8257414f9661892e6b4e688Block Operator
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