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 882335 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 882391 epoch_slot_no: 18391 block_no: 882293 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2095 time: 2018-04-16 03:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x866a7241e87796d14d7b1c7e08281dc406b37b67de364f277892d4228cddfc6fBlock Operator
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