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 885728 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 885783 epoch_slot_no: 183 block_no: 885685 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2199 time: 2018-04-16 22:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0accf5fdbc446224d6a6c0a110a10a526d9d379dbb74aef28e009d29a9046dc7Block Operator
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