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 883025 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 883081 epoch_slot_no: 19081 block_no: 882983 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1560 time: 2018-04-16 07:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x501681735db533d8d11fca638ad250db2cdd611932fa31d8d7935b44e7ce6ee9Block Operator
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