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 883945 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 884001 epoch_slot_no: 20001 block_no: 883903 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2822 time: 2018-04-16 12:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf40aec79393de40e871f34d17e7fa4b44f1fec111a28a5d8e6b95d618d620b74Block Operator
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