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 887042 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 887097 epoch_slot_no: 1497 block_no: 886999 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1743 time: 2018-04-17 06:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae512791b6f1227e542d5e9050199aa0b58fb4d147b1900c3a27310f6e80bd0cBlock Operator
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