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 883285 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 883341 epoch_slot_no: 19341 block_no: 883243 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2018-04-16 09:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf53cc8a9b85d226519f35fc862703d6e9582a19fac2e224f85c518c973cc295eBlock Operator
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