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 897096 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 897154 epoch_slot_no: 11554 block_no: 897053 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2111 time: 2018-04-19 13:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f3d248645372a1282c3092a79dcc16f99baa003760aea8b639478e79bfb1c5fBlock Operator
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