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 894025 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 894081 epoch_slot_no: 8481 block_no: 893982 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 985 time: 2018-04-18 20:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x388b57e74a6c15dce02f6351b761ee14816fdc7f0efe9d31fb0df4a62b0ef9d1Block Operator
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