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 894934 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 894992 epoch_slot_no: 9392 block_no: 894891 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1744 time: 2018-04-19 01:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5cc186b160e68a315eacbdcdec1cf02198d75e2dd0954e665e990d692f9d91acBlock Operator
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