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 885914 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 885969 epoch_slot_no: 369 block_no: 885871 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-04-16 23:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd57aa0708cadfe7fbe3548ba8b0b18ea94e46b7e6dd85fe76f2f059f35bf405Block Operator
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