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 882980 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 883036 epoch_slot_no: 19036 block_no: 882938 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1911 time: 2018-04-16 07:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x420c9e750b4f9952a04c458bacdbf4f1b935b13109edc36d504dc3d026f21862Block Operator
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