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 894757 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 894813 epoch_slot_no: 9213 block_no: 894714 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2018-04-19 00:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb8c8152db5abee47b4d4a320c88cb6b027b805b7c8100be05cff8ec782b81cf9Block Operator
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