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 894176 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 894232 epoch_slot_no: 8632 block_no: 894133 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-04-18 21:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8c1a6a794b8965a64390cdfd6034c162f77888aa920ed8a4d19603ee79fac62Block Operator
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