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 885527 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 885583 epoch_slot_no: 21583 block_no: 885485 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4811 time: 2018-04-16 21:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60f37b026c7cd0ab5f0c6ea98d2ea8ac65ec246c220745ac8ec1c3772f2831aeBlock Operator
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