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 885093 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 885149 epoch_slot_no: 21149 block_no: 885051 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-16 19:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e91e8f8addc4f8a065af09cbb3d2fb36367b72bc18c134e5322fdd35e3f7f4dBlock Operator
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