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 894816 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 894872 epoch_slot_no: 9272 block_no: 894773 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-19 01:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98e89a02eb681098b49b479fd591a3dab380a4813a998e4515ea4ad2af31d58cBlock Operator
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