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 887018 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 887073 epoch_slot_no: 1473 block_no: 886975 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3012 time: 2018-04-17 05:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1190aa2e11e6a64414f2a49760c6842c34e5e9cded09039a5f9457d583495cacBlock Operator
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