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 897089 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 897147 epoch_slot_no: 11547 block_no: 897046 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-19 13:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf1904654dd7e54e3fb68d5e6551a6d9daafd0338d3fa1584c2ef22684b58b00Block Operator
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