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 894245 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 894301 epoch_slot_no: 8701 block_no: 894202 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1556 time: 2018-04-18 22:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc73081aa6c70a7cf98fb7700a0f3e488cd5f7dc5e0dafd6b02b1bc1b21822205Block Operator
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