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 884978 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 885034 epoch_slot_no: 21034 block_no: 884936 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2494 time: 2018-04-16 18:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a1053a584f2b9abd48c818e1e47e914e4e7b66c278a45d0ea04f56f3e0ee5ddBlock Operator
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