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 895878 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 895936 epoch_slot_no: 10336 block_no: 895835 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1384 time: 2018-04-19 07:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90428238d87fed986a0482d71bacc723458e58a2fc19668f8324a550f985027dBlock Operator
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