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 896259 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 896317 epoch_slot_no: 10717 block_no: 896216 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1827 time: 2018-04-19 09:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf28c224e598a3bcd8736d673f385c5562429a98e76bbd4abfd90afd12581df7dBlock Operator
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