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 885419 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 885475 epoch_slot_no: 21475 block_no: 885377 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-16 21:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91ebdc6fb44bd4fdc82a65f8222e77c50bf153e31cab9ddd3d5fa0e59a57570dBlock Operator
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