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 883572 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 883628 epoch_slot_no: 19628 block_no: 883530 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2018-04-16 10:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeff6929a93d47a5d21b118aaeb2ee5217de0164818c238ba213ee6798a713219Block Operator
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