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 882113 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 882169 epoch_slot_no: 18169 block_no: 882071 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-16 02:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73e98aa32f99af146852240d55b498071a9c7773ba45210fa527154aaae791c8Block Operator
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