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 897290 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 897348 epoch_slot_no: 11748 block_no: 897247 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-19 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92b5390ac4d8f8e508500af513b15f4666a853c7e0d9ec2da58ead8a06d0ac6cBlock Operator
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