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 895359 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 895417 epoch_slot_no: 9817 block_no: 895316 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1741 time: 2018-04-19 04:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa749d95d7bb1dfdf77cc0d131884e3c3c4cd11b6844527700b73e6db063e9badBlock Operator
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