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 882949 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 883005 epoch_slot_no: 19005 block_no: 882907 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2114 time: 2018-04-16 07:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7686daa7d522c82f9303d8a77d9791469f9c57f93ce37e748dceed21c66eb99Block Operator
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