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 893832 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 893888 epoch_slot_no: 8288 block_no: 893789 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2018-04-18 19:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x651e0595ee9bb4264453a6eec8653887387848e2cfa758fba0745bf3eaea8ccfBlock Operator
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