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 885159 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 885215 epoch_slot_no: 21215 block_no: 885117 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 940 time: 2018-04-16 19:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1cc86ef3afbdbd754463b80f59f9e263c1dcfaa4196bb43ff314c84360307610Block Operator
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