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 885614 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 885669 epoch_slot_no: 69 block_no: 885571 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1028 time: 2018-04-16 22:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7950817a7f281fa5a26702c1c006cc3c0a27f8bb6d6d60c3100fbbded50fa90fBlock Operator
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