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 895531 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 895589 epoch_slot_no: 9989 block_no: 895488 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2088 time: 2018-04-19 05:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1fe75c27f951fdc07eff49eb87d0a2d5fe9d51cb2371f3dbc993921033abd473Block Operator
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