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 88635 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 88658 epoch_slot_no: 2258 block_no: 88629 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1032 time: 2017-10-14 10:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f883fca5596ea9c47d70e6304a52f5c32d1d915d69a8a31ed6d78ca951f709cBlock Operator
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