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 882149 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 882205 epoch_slot_no: 18205 block_no: 882107 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1921 time: 2018-04-16 02:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95235765fc0d488d05ffcb6b54a5c099dc2fbdfec1909f17efda600060d2d3c1Block Operator
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