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 885382 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 885438 epoch_slot_no: 21438 block_no: 885340 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1612 time: 2018-04-16 20:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45ca15b83f3591a043193ac720f9b72d2cf135abe351f58312e9b5c8fd0b9357Block Operator
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