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 897094 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 897152 epoch_slot_no: 11552 block_no: 897051 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1934 time: 2018-04-19 13:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18c7b4fbbe46186e0ebf9140391cb4808683c345b5e24c0c6797458eb7e3b06dBlock Operator
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