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 885069 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 885125 epoch_slot_no: 21125 block_no: 885027 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1914 time: 2018-04-16 19:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x171d0fd16418c8592a161e772effc8f548a226c47db12ca42e28dba974bf6693Block Operator
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