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 887130 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 887185 epoch_slot_no: 1585 block_no: 887087 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4124 time: 2018-04-17 06:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xddaf8ee4cc7a1fc95b6f22d9d25830087a461c2dadfb228e758a3136c51053ebBlock Operator
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