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 883581 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 883637 epoch_slot_no: 19637 block_no: 883539 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1560 time: 2018-04-16 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1feb9878f8a6242fac22d327e867129e6b549449176249cdb67b54e6a9e66bf8Block Operator
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