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 897835 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 897893 epoch_slot_no: 12293 block_no: 897792 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1744 time: 2018-04-19 18:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c3e36cf22402dcadd444e93f407d04de7a385f4541b4e3cfb6e6b6d31666ab1Block Operator
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