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 883399 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 883455 epoch_slot_no: 19455 block_no: 883357 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1749 time: 2018-04-16 09:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2a559cff1d5183374cdf250f97a4c6d0b01c9c7cf019183ffd514a81e62e5beBlock Operator
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