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 894215 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 894271 epoch_slot_no: 8671 block_no: 894172 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1922 time: 2018-04-18 21:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f9527b057d9f74bbe1e7fa97ab72a8b158a9cb13b3d4efa11bbbba8bc30e2b1Block Operator
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