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 895601 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 895659 epoch_slot_no: 10059 block_no: 895558 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2018-04-19 05:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd617807b0305b3ad2a3e7176e9aa0ccdad0d6c2afd2a0b81db110677bc772573Block Operator
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