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 894939 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 894997 epoch_slot_no: 9397 block_no: 894896 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-19 01:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ce0a1e834f041b602cfaf6525a5bc3df18f16c2b1064557ffdcd611ef0e85e1Block Operator
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