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 883596 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 883652 epoch_slot_no: 19652 block_no: 883554 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2464 time: 2018-04-16 10:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c6300b92dbd1b184c7d9be9ba23fe75953a02fe8b8799ba1d38790165b0bc6bBlock Operator
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