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 887163 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 887218 epoch_slot_no: 1618 block_no: 887120 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2114 time: 2018-04-17 06:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f66db112d6978a6919227e4610128c6baa3ceab5626a748c033970eef0c350bBlock Operator
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