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 885083 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 885139 epoch_slot_no: 21139 block_no: 885041 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-16 19:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11877617aea62275a23932da6b590ad7b7eabd0129f57ad2f2d1b460416e43cfBlock Operator
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