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 897563 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 897621 epoch_slot_no: 12021 block_no: 897520 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1201 time: 2018-04-19 16:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26cfb7892b60f5836988b693e1d22ca6cbe2a1104f67130e93a5f310e08fa344Block Operator
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