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 887036 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 887091 epoch_slot_no: 1491 block_no: 886993 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2455 time: 2018-04-17 06:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67a263cf1bbb373da7f4e91acca0def796a1d5324c538fa08981a744c7b1feabBlock Operator
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