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 893909 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 893965 epoch_slot_no: 8365 block_no: 893866 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-04-18 20:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4565682aca145d3815b023a1178886fdb8c9e5ab2bf865f66befea3ce2d0523cBlock Operator
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