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 897593 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 897651 epoch_slot_no: 12051 block_no: 897550 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2833 time: 2018-04-19 16:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e54792df8e0a7c97445a81b58acb26f94a388e54730e4b84dbc276582c718b5Block Operator
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