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 885280 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 885336 epoch_slot_no: 21336 block_no: 885238 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1205 time: 2018-04-16 20:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb8b6e3c453bc1776f6faa8ec540d340b9b0334fb523f4985165bd3ccbe1bf60eBlock Operator
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