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 897111 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 897169 epoch_slot_no: 11569 block_no: 897068 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1929 time: 2018-04-19 14:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb05133e1846724a7c7f1601a35acdec069779489e5677c1ae40d47bcf4aa27e0Block Operator
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