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 883058 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 883114 epoch_slot_no: 19114 block_no: 883016 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2445 time: 2018-04-16 07:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5e7af52a3e5a30b412d48aca91de482ea8f305c7120fc06a5736d27ab8f98e0Block Operator
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