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 884761 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 884817 epoch_slot_no: 20817 block_no: 884719 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-16 17:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3d6352f5b4f64567fc458f2d92ee0c99093bda40a493715e896cb81e46c38d6Block Operator
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