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 897577 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 897635 epoch_slot_no: 12035 block_no: 897534 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-19 16:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4833678886cf4d746768dea5cfe486143e8cef7a8e27401e230344ffcab645dcBlock Operator
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