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 885670 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 885725 epoch_slot_no: 125 block_no: 885627 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2018-04-16 22:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc040d128d90a36e7fa7a0c6ae32f7f2f9f461152941fcd27d99b6ea9528252b3Block Operator
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