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 894682 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 894738 epoch_slot_no: 9138 block_no: 894639 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-19 00:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6eb8f821772ff4b56c0dda39626b75d5ed7b871934cd4520e885c8f929e675cbBlock Operator
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