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 884984 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 885040 epoch_slot_no: 21040 block_no: 884942 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-16 18:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4ec854ad38a6d5ce6a51414d0fc0d1c17ac485fa7fa6489d3c0c94d692bc4b9Block Operator
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