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 896551 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 896609 epoch_slot_no: 11009 block_no: 896508 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1897 time: 2018-04-19 10:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x682ab6f9ac4a865306b3dd6ab6de4c9b5da841522953488c0a6e842993a23219Block Operator
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