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 885699 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 885754 epoch_slot_no: 154 block_no: 885656 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-16 22:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78ee03b64eeef458123c673c0ed59b9a9760fa3de27e72a34d4b2b3dce313547Block Operator
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