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 895716 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 895774 epoch_slot_no: 10174 block_no: 895673 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2468 time: 2018-04-19 06:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51c122d32a7b51754d4583abdeb1cb9c1be398266ca614166a3d791d4202c9c2Block Operator
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