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 885118 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 885174 epoch_slot_no: 21174 block_no: 885076 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1921 time: 2018-04-16 19:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd086d6c569866e6daee7ad8b8e3785f05d9ae11389d7b3d8a47c33217d444390Block Operator
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