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 897307 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 897365 epoch_slot_no: 11765 block_no: 897264 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1125 time: 2018-04-19 15:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55f50e9c15709b83536f7dbb0c5ce71ccfb01dcf7842fd91e063aaa65783c43cBlock Operator
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