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 895013 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 895071 epoch_slot_no: 9471 block_no: 894970 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1702 time: 2018-04-19 02:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe871c70a4a1091053c2ba1fb6bc275d53c79be702c8a30129334fc779548e0ffBlock Operator
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