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 893815 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 893871 epoch_slot_no: 8271 block_no: 893772 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1346 time: 2018-04-18 19:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5503d81e7b22eff80e5c67bd596273b2329cb9669a1d17df9d210303feb012e5Block Operator
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