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 887081 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 887136 epoch_slot_no: 1536 block_no: 887038 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3394 time: 2018-04-17 06:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c9fc85571284776f2e645d4c68e898cc3b089991abe7a15c95d3393e27b294dBlock Operator
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