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 897813 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 897871 epoch_slot_no: 12271 block_no: 897770 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8620 time: 2018-04-19 17:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb47b2125b86394b43fc2b4d7026868b87f44f9882da5c8510c0471fedac94bebBlock Operator
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