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 884140 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 884196 epoch_slot_no: 20196 block_no: 884098 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1207 time: 2018-04-16 13:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcad26bbd80d52c0fbf182cff9db2482bd370398339fd45067cc3dab3225e5456Block Operator
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