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 897663 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 897721 epoch_slot_no: 12121 block_no: 897620 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1024 time: 2018-04-19 17:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee1f9358f95c6ecd3ab91677d4f264f5e46e0c19c0f6e07f15ad7b99f3bbdbffBlock Operator
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