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 897635 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 897693 epoch_slot_no: 12093 block_no: 897592 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-19 16:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb1b9444d6c9addac8bbc1ee18c7fdb795d0a315b8868fa75b7ef643e4dd8100bBlock Operator
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