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 885095 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 885151 epoch_slot_no: 21151 block_no: 885053 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1652 time: 2018-04-16 19:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89ef8d579dc4206a1dad8b2b98f7af8bf0232d52da38fcc011c5e23790c6f55bBlock Operator
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