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 896617 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 896675 epoch_slot_no: 11075 block_no: 896574 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1384 time: 2018-04-19 11:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7406f410a2db63f138357be0d95c93f8b56f5e54fcbaa8d3cab46fa52b9ae5bBlock Operator
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