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 895623 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 895681 epoch_slot_no: 10081 block_no: 895580 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1931 time: 2018-04-19 05:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6721e6c7cb35ea45c9d3a74b5d7a3bf2b8abcadd96f67d1c26958bd9fdc9c6aeBlock Operator
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