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 882058 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 882114 epoch_slot_no: 18114 block_no: 882016 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1362 time: 2018-04-16 02:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ca4fa2de67de96479c6b4139120e9b534e7b99855a536999f0516e11203efb9Block Operator
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