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 896913 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 896971 epoch_slot_no: 11371 block_no: 896870 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2100 time: 2018-04-19 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbae3471b63f39011f045fb1bc548eb695d26c66dbd6b4d72e6293b8ada1457edBlock Operator
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