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 894337 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 894393 epoch_slot_no: 8793 block_no: 894294 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1444 time: 2018-04-18 22:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4f49fb78e0dc3101e21eb98aa03826549ba447d9bfd3ee8639ad75c7a6dfa9aBlock Operator
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