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 883686 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 883742 epoch_slot_no: 19742 block_no: 883644 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-16 11:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc01fe7cb3834c3c36ad9a97017dd6f68c3d385f431dc0c07c05afea966264e78Block Operator
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