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 887000 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 887055 epoch_slot_no: 1455 block_no: 886957 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3198 time: 2018-04-17 05:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98abd3ef977925d02c71c0c56da69e6c2d0780d0a932ef235efaf585c0035513Block Operator
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