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 894954 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 895012 epoch_slot_no: 9412 block_no: 894911 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1381 time: 2018-04-19 02:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd2e1ad57ded7fa98b5fa58212d1aaa6230007ea5312f82af7bb6d6246664020eBlock Operator
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