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 884526 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 884582 epoch_slot_no: 20582 block_no: 884484 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1534 time: 2018-04-16 16:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca99bb2390b481b8b98511801a4a1dc153d2b477b49b906c35b5b1c36e84e2eeBlock Operator
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