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 897250 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 897308 epoch_slot_no: 11708 block_no: 897207 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1205 time: 2018-04-19 14:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4818620690156d1ca754f33ccb84f9e0d4d930f1130e3bd76b20e5445842c8c2Block Operator
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