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 885504 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 885560 epoch_slot_no: 21560 block_no: 885462 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2018-04-16 21:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c05fad86e593df3222e1b811eab46771238646e276412ea28cc692a7ed8f607Block Operator
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