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 884348 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 884404 epoch_slot_no: 20404 block_no: 884306 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1551 time: 2018-04-16 15:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d9e96f93e91f81c5938ce83d08f11f779ebae0299804fc5aff6283299b611fcBlock Operator
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