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 883196 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 883252 epoch_slot_no: 19252 block_no: 883154 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2018-04-16 08:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96df122c0a6f8f2e5d5d3eceaa827d776bab6c79537cbde471766f124e9f3ed4Block Operator
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