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 882652 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 882708 epoch_slot_no: 18708 block_no: 882610 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1280 time: 2018-04-16 05:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x477f947f5c8b278e0f3c29899f182fbe154e7339dd5c9377849acc15d01d39c6Block Operator
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