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 894475 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 894531 epoch_slot_no: 8931 block_no: 894432 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1201 time: 2018-04-18 23:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x56736801417596d509697ecf724579f9763549b53121f887e5ca0962304e533eBlock Operator
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