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 897955 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 898013 epoch_slot_no: 12413 block_no: 897912 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1879 time: 2018-04-19 18:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x182c9927743b6b890d9c324a14cdae8e326cb4e34b32e9a0090f4416810a34f6Block Operator
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