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 883241 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 883297 epoch_slot_no: 19297 block_no: 883199 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2275 time: 2018-04-16 08:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6c53cb5cc38b046505bfb3145274fcc1e8e1cd10d034c2adf920f6d164d8149Block Operator
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