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 895078 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 895136 epoch_slot_no: 9536 block_no: 895035 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2244 time: 2018-04-19 02:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e408891344ca60c318eb0804298020baf09b0c819c717719f15531985b989ebBlock Operator
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