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 882893 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 882949 epoch_slot_no: 18949 block_no: 882851 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2649 time: 2018-04-16 07:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29d2409279e3a7710023f76ac4b71fa26a7fea2f5a1b5eedb7f4538e70a594e1Block Operator
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