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 896389 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 896447 epoch_slot_no: 10847 block_no: 896346 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1768 time: 2018-04-19 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86dbd04580727b2e8c233031dbfed00ecc75bcbf2643b1e254f163c8f5fdef31Block Operator
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