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 893861 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 893917 epoch_slot_no: 8317 block_no: 893818 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1714 time: 2018-04-18 19:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf60100ea0c4cd523c953a9104021029024c3dc640ab2fd6385b45ebe9b2d194aBlock Operator
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