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 884982 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 885038 epoch_slot_no: 21038 block_no: 884940 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3360 time: 2018-04-16 18:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb3746c357d32e325cc6b26ddb72884aa6218d5a3d07499c5b821d5b364c4ce4Block Operator
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