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 883521 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 883577 epoch_slot_no: 19577 block_no: 883479 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2274 time: 2018-04-16 10:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x460120b56023bfbaf5d5317399e93dd83fdbc766ee4ff4fb177568ead175a279Block Operator
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