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 895161 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 895219 epoch_slot_no: 9619 block_no: 895118 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2652 time: 2018-04-19 03:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x618073ea14e8b09d3b8ecfa8bc29ac1590d40187c52cad31baae458472f17719Block Operator
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