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 896112 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 896170 epoch_slot_no: 10570 block_no: 896069 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1573 time: 2018-04-19 08:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe2ef3a511a21ce35fee2b687b7fe27fa9f17871426a68104c5e119b553801454Block Operator
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