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 883405 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 883461 epoch_slot_no: 19461 block_no: 883363 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3155 time: 2018-04-16 09:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a7494d602dfc495933d22f4f85286036e0c428437643b55009cd454ff1d8c3aBlock Operator
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