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 883535 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 883591 epoch_slot_no: 19591 block_no: 883493 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2112 time: 2018-04-16 10:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57e2f04e7f0b4abbb5f85614dc5e66bfd627133be4b1519149e3afd62fed41edBlock Operator
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