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 883180 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 883236 epoch_slot_no: 19236 block_no: 883138 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1377 time: 2018-04-16 08:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe96b9b891ee40a463819ee4ea5da2f6a76eb9ddc81ed0d8550b778a40eb4a969Block Operator
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