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 896664 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 896722 epoch_slot_no: 11122 block_no: 896621 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1604 time: 2018-04-19 11:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ba06807f7a96eab505a9b0b7cb4f04385f8a1fa982690d1deb16967000b89eaBlock Operator
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