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 896508 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 896566 epoch_slot_no: 10966 block_no: 896465 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1205 time: 2018-04-19 10:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc204fdd298fb79a04d93c520387e25dd09285b8f8705e1918602fc0aa39a6874Block Operator
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