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 882892 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 882948 epoch_slot_no: 18948 block_no: 882850 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-16 07:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a1e6ae05fe5eb7c2b94026d7110ee5a4082e966715058d219ea9f4ee87a68bcBlock Operator
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