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 884055 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 884111 epoch_slot_no: 20111 block_no: 884013 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2487 time: 2018-04-16 13:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x329b4aaea904dcb756a2a42991c27e63aa78df723643e04800de3655a99937c2Block Operator
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