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 895746 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 895804 epoch_slot_no: 10204 block_no: 895703 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2102 time: 2018-04-19 06:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01a9a2815d88112f47f08af1880bb00c51e96dad30c2fb3a69b7ab09fc269dfdBlock Operator
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