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 895342 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 895400 epoch_slot_no: 9800 block_no: 895299 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1563 time: 2018-04-19 04:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87822853ccf8c31ad72d2369e5240c5b0428237b30cf5e290b0f38eca98a5ac8Block Operator
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