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 895613 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 895671 epoch_slot_no: 10071 block_no: 895570 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-19 05:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88e1ee3e430ae044be628548d9c8da4c75fd5d9646e385044bed9e206ab0d8e9Block Operator
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