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 894157 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 894213 epoch_slot_no: 8613 block_no: 894114 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1538 time: 2018-04-18 21:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d587826e66f2c5603c9e74d10cd737261a046668f33fc22968601e51e52bfabBlock Operator
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