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 887096 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 887151 epoch_slot_no: 1551 block_no: 887053 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1741 time: 2018-04-17 06:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb888e82e5ba869b09d17a9595de16ea68dcad60737639ff61b7e244762788fc5Block Operator
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