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 883053 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 883109 epoch_slot_no: 19109 block_no: 883011 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2101 time: 2018-04-16 07:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d4632f6520c7fb88db50499f5d80771d89f3d5e353cb65a0490479c1ee64a7dBlock Operator
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